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Rolls-Royce Phantom vs Mercedes S-Class comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (445,700 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Rolls-Royce Phantom or Mercedes S-Class?

Rolls-Royce Phantom vs Mercedes S-Class: Key differences

Rolls-Royce Phantom

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  • marginally more trunk space
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Mercedes S-Class

  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Phantom

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.

Mercedes S-Class is substantially cheaper – starting at 104,000 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Phantom costs 445,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 341,695 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Rolls-Royce Phantom with 15.5 L/100km. The difference is about 13.3 L/100km.

S-Class

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 moderately more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 64 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom takes 5.3 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Rolls-Royce Phantom delivers marginally more torque with 900 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

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 slightly lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,560 kg. The difference is around 395 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Rolls-Royce Phantom offers marginally more boot space – 548 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 18 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries visibly more – 660 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class 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 £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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Rolls-Royce Phantom

The Phantom stands as the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship, effortlessly merging opulence with unparalleled performance. With its iconic design and attention to detail, this flagship sedan commands respect on the road while cocooning its passengers in sumptuous comfort. Every journey in the Phantom is an experience, where timeless elegance meets cutting-edge technology.

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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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Mercedes S-Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
445,700 - 514,300 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
15.5 - 15.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
351 - 361 g/km
co2
50 - 252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,560 - 2,610 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
548 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,018 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
390 - 440 kg
Payload
420 - 660 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
571 HP
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
900 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
12
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
420 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
6,749 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
Brand
Rolls-Royce
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Rolls-Royce Phantom offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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