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Mercedes S-Class vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or VW ID.7 Touring?

Mercedes S-Class vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • significantly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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VW ID.7 Touring

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

S-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW ID.7 Touring is substantially cheaper – starting at 47,100 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,958 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 Touring offers significantly more range – reaching up to 689 km, about 571 km more than the Mercedes S-Class.

ID.7 Touring

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes S-Class offers significantly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 295 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the VW ID.7 Touring takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers noticeably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 171 Nm more.

S-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes S-Class is barely lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 26 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers moderately more boot space – 605 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries visibly more – 660 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 195 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 Touring is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £47,100
ID.7 Touring

VW ID.7 Touring

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 584 - 689 km
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Mercedes S-Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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VW ID.7 Touring

The VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
-
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
-
Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
459 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
Is the Mercedes S-Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes S-Class is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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