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Subaru BRZ vs Mercedes S Class comparison

Compare performance (235 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru BRZ or Mercedes S Class?

Subaru BRZ vs Mercedes S Class: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter

Mercedes S Class

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

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

BRZ

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Subaru BRZ is significantly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mercedes S Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 68,028 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.6 L/100km.

S Class

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 considerably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 235 HP. That’s roughly 350 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Subaru BRZ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S Class delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 500 Nm more.

BRZ

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes S Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is substantially lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 890 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S Class carries clearly more – 660 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 256 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 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 10.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 102 - 118 km
Subaru BRZ
Mercedes S Class

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Subaru BRZ

The Subaru BRZ is a pure driver's car — lightweight, balanced and joyfully communicative, turning every twisty back road into an invitation to grin. It doesn’t hide behind flashy tech or brute power; instead it delivers razor-sharp handling and honest feedback, making it a brilliant choice for anyone who wants driving to feel like fun again.

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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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Subaru BRZ
Mercedes S Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Price
104,000 - 139,100 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
102 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
199 - 200 g/km
co2
50 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,515 kg
Trunk capacity
237 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,265 mm
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 404 kg
Payload
555 - 660 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 HP
Power HP
336 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
172 kW
Power kW
247 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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