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Mercedes S Class vs ZEEKR 001 comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or ZEEKR 001?

Mercedes S Class vs ZEEKR 001: Key differences

Mercedes S Class

  • a bit more power
  • barely lighter
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ZEEKR 001

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

ZEEKR 001 is clearly cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the Mercedes S Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52,599 £.

As for electric range, the ZEEKR 001 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 502 km more than the Mercedes S Class.

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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 a bit more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 544 HP. That’s roughly 91 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the ZEEKR 001 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes S Class takes 4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S Class delivers moderately more torque with 850 Nm compared to 686 Nm. That’s about 164 Nm more.

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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 2,200 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S Class carries noticeably more – 660 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The ZEEKR 001 is far ahead overall 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 £51,400
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ZEEKR 001

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.2 - 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 585 - 620 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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ZEEKR 001

The Zeekr 001 feels like a grown-up fastback from the future, blending sleek Scandinavian minimalism with surprising road presence that turns heads without shouting. Inside it's a premium, gadget-filled cocoon that makes electric driving effortless and enjoyable — a polished alternative for buyers who want something refreshingly different.

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Mercedes S Class
ZEEKR 001

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
51,400 - 62,600 £
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
18.2 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
585 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
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
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,350 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
539 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,921 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
505 - 520 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
272 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
ZEEKR
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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