Mercedes S-Class alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Mercedes S-Class, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Mercedes S-Class and are good next research steps.

from £445,700

Rolls-Royce Phantom

Price 445,700 - 514,300 £
Body Type Sedan
Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP 571 HP
Consumption L/100km 15.5 - 15.9 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.3 - 5.4 s
Model Year 2022
Torque 900 Nm
Number of Cylinders 12
Model Phantom
Model Phantom 6.8 V12, Phantom EWB 6.8 V12
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level Automatik
Power kW 420 kW
co2 351 - 361 g/km
Engine capacity 6,749 cm3
Curb weight 2,560 - 2,610 kg
Trunk capacity 548 L
Width 2,018 mm
Brand Rolls-Royce
Payload 390 - 440 kg

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very slightly more trunk space

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from £112,300

Lexus LS

Price 112,300 - 131,100 £
Body Type Sedan
Engine Type Full Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 359 HP
Consumption L/100km 9.6 L/100km
Seats 4
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.5 s
Model Year 2023
Max Speed 250 km/h
Number of Cylinders 6
Doors 4
Model LS
Model LS 500h
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level Executive AWD Automatik, F Sport AWD Automatik, Luxury AWD Automatik
Power kW 264 kW
co2 216 g/km
Engine capacity 3,456 cm3
Curb weight 2,345 kg
Fuel tank capacity 82 L
Trunk capacity 430 L
Length 5,235 mm
Width 1,900 mm
Height 1,460 mm
Brand Lexus
Payload 455 kg

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from £50,500

Mercedes E-Class

Price 50,500 - 119,700 £
Body Type Sedan
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 186 - 585 HP
Consumption L/100km 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Electric Range 101 - 116 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4 - 8.5 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Torque 320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 6
Model E-Klasse
Model E 200, E 450, E 53 Hybrid AMG, E 300 e, E 400 e, E 300 de, E 200 d, E 220 d, E 450 d
CO2 Efficiency Class E, F, B, D
Trim Level Avantgarde Advanced 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced Plus 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive Premium 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive Premium Plus 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Advanced Plus 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, Premium 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, Premium Plus 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, Edition 1 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G
Power kW 137 - 430 kW
co2 39 - 172 g/km
Engine capacity 1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Curb weight 1,810 - 2,390 kg
Trunk capacity 370 - 540 L
Width 1,880 mm
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Payload 530 - 640 kg
Variant Limousine, AMG Limousine

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substantially cheaper
clearly more efficient
moderately lighter
barely more trunk space

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£59,995

Hongqi H9

Price 60,000 £
Body Type Sedan
Engine Type Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP 245 HP
Consumption L/100km 9.6 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.8 s
Model Year 2025
Max Speed 230 km/h
Torque 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Doors 4
Model H9
Model H9 2.0T
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Power kW 180 kW
co2 220 g/km
Engine capacity 1,989 cm3
Curb weight 1,875 kg
Fuel tank capacity 62 L
Trunk capacity 0 L
Length 5,137 mm
Width 1,904 mm
Height 1,493 mm
Brand Hongqi
Payload 450 kg

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substantially cheaper
slightly lighter

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from £77,600

BMW X5

Price 77,600 - 144,400 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 298 - 625 HP
Consumption L/100km 3 - 12.8 L/100km
Electric Range 105 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.9 - 6.1 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 540 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders 6 - 8
Model X5
Model X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive30d, X5 xDrive40d, X5 M Competition, X5 xDrive50e, X5 M60i
CO2 Efficiency Class G, B
Trim Level Steptronic Sport, M Sportpaket Steptronic Sport, M Sportpaket Pro Steptronic Sport, M Steptronic, xDrive Steptronic Sport
Power kW 219 - 460 kW
co2 68 - 289 g/km
Engine capacity 2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Curb weight 2,240 - 2,495 kg
Trunk capacity 500 - 650 L
Width 2,004 - 2,015 mm
Brand BMW
Payload 565 - 705 kg
Variant M, M Performance

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visibly cheaper
marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
slightly more trunk space

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£409,714

Ferrari SF90 Roadster

Price 409,700 £
Body Type Roadster
Engine Type Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 1,000 HP
Consumption L/100km 6.5 L/100km
Electric Range 25 km
Seats 2
Acceleration 0-100km/h 2.5 s
Model Year 2021
Max Speed 340 km/h
Torque 1,066 Nm
Number of Cylinders 8
Doors 2
Model SF90
Model SF90 Spider
CO2 Efficiency Class F
Trim Level (F1 Schaltung)
Power kW 735 kW
co2 169 g/km
Engine capacity 3,990 cm3
Curb weight 1,670 kg
Fuel tank capacity 68 L
Trunk capacity 74 L
Length 4,704 mm
Width 1,973 mm
Height 1,186 mm
Brand Ferrari

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clearly more power
significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
markedly lighter

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