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Mercedes S-Class vs VW Touareg comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 462 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or VW Touareg?

Mercedes S-Class vs VW Touareg: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Touareg

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 Touareg is considerably cheaper – starting at 64,300 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,712 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the VW Touareg with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes S-Class offers significantly more range – reaching up to 118 km, about 69 km more than the VW Touareg.

Touareg

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes S-Class offers visibly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 462 HP. That’s roughly 173 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the VW Touareg takes 5.1 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers a bit more torque with 850 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

S-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Touareg is only slightly lighter – 2,059 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 106 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touareg offers clearly more boot space – 810 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 280 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touareg carries a bit more – 751 kg compared to 660 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class holds a decisive overall lead 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 £104,000
S-Class

Mercedes S-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range 98 - 118 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 Touareg

Volkswagen Touareg wraps a grown-up presence in a classy, well-appointed cabin that feels more like a premium saloon than an SUV. It glides with quiet composure, devours long journeys and tucks away clever tech that makes life easier whether you’re stuck in town or nipping off the beaten track.

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Reviews VW Touareg

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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Kevin
20 Apr 2026, 13:09:09

Brilliant car. Had 3 since 2005. Can't fault them. Would have purchased another, but after visiting local dealership, vehicle was being used by Sales Manager and it was in a d disgraceful condition. So purchased BME X6

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Roberto
4 Dec 2025, 21:53:53

Impeccable road-holding, especially if you choose optional extras like air suspension, active anti-roll bars and rear-wheel steering. Fast, quiet and comfortable.

Chris
23 Sept 2025, 10:05:45

I've been driving a Touareg 3.0 TDI with 286 PS, model year 2019, for 5 years.
So far no problems. Zero repairs.
Air suspension is top.
Driving feel is great.
Fuel consumption is also excellent for a vehicle of this weight (7.5 liters on average).
In my opinion the car is highly recommendable. That's why 5 stars!

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Mercedes S-Class
VW Touareg

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
64,300 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
47 - 49 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
119 - 239 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
2,059 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,984 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
550 - 751 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
231 - 462 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
450 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
170 - 340 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,967 - 2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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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