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Toyota Corolla vs Mercedes S Class comparison

Compare performance (178 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (28,600 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla or Mercedes S Class?

Toyota Corolla vs Mercedes S Class: Key differences

Toyota Corolla

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes S Class

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Corolla

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Corolla is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Mercedes S Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 75,442 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 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 clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 457 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

Corolla

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, Toyota Corolla is significantly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 745 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S Class carries noticeably more – 660 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S Class 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 £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

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
100 g/km
co2
50 - 252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,370 mm
Length
-
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
400 - 450 kg
Payload
420 - 660 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Toyota Corolla have?

The Toyota Corolla is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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