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 £40,200

VW Tayron

Price 40,200 - 56,000 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 150 - 272 HP
Consumption L/100km 1.5 - 8.5 L/100km
Electric Range 116 - 123 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.1 - 9.7 s
Model Year 2,025 - 2,026
Torque 250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Tayron
Modell Tayron 1.5 eTSI, Tayron 2.0 TDI SCR, Tayron 2.0 TSI OPF, Tayron 1.5 eHybrid OPF
CO2 Efficiency Class E, F, B, G
Trim Level Life DSG, Life 4MOTION DSG, R-Line 4MOTION DSG, Elegance DSG, Elegance 4MOTION DSG, R-Line DSG, R-Line 195 4MOTION DSG
Power kW 110 - 200 kW
co2 33 - 192 g/km
Engine capacity 1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Curb weight 1,682 - 1,948 kg
Trunk capacity 705 - 885 L
Width 1,853 - 1,866 mm
Brand VW
Payload 497 - 573 kg

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considerably more power
substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
substantially cheaper
considerably more efficient
marginally more electric range
visibly lighter
substantially more trunk space

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from £49,700

Audi A6 Avant

Price 49,700 - 70,200 £
Body Type Estate
Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 204 - 367 HP
Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Electric Range 94 - 101 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.7 - 8.3 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 340 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 6
Model A6
Modell Avant 2.0 TFSI, Avant 3.0 V6 TFSI MHEV plus, Avant 2.0 TDI MHEV plus, Avant 2.0 TFSI e-hybrid, Avant 3.0 TDI MHEV plus
CO2 Efficiency Class F, D, E, B
Trim Level S tronic, edition one S tronic, quattro S tronic, edition one quattro S tronic
Power kW 150 - 270 kW
co2 53 - 170 g/km
Engine capacity 1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Curb weight 1,865 - 2,240 kg
Trunk capacity 404 - 503 L
Width 1,875 mm
Brand Audi
Payload 535 - 570 kg
Variant Avant

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considerably more power
only slightly more efficient
moderately more electric range
slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
marginally more trunk space
substantially cheaper
moderately lighter

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from £32,500

Honda Civic

Price 32,500 - 35,500 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Full Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 184 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 5 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.8 - 8.1 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 315 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Civic
Modell Civic 2.0 i-MMD e:HEV
CO2 Efficiency Class C
Trim Level Elegance e-CVT, Sport e-CVT, Advance e-CVT
Power kW 135 kW
co2 108 - 114 g/km
Engine capacity 1,993 cm3
Curb weight 1,517 - 1,533 kg
Width 1,890 mm
Brand Honda
Payload 348 - 397 kg

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considerably more power
clearly more efficient
clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
considerably cheaper
significantly lighter

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from £48,200

Mercedes V Class

Price 48,200 - 83,300 £
Body Type Bus
Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 163 - 237 HP
Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Seats 6
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.4 - 10.7 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model V-Klasse
Modell V 220 d kompakt, V 250 d kompakt, V 300 lang, V 220 d lang, V 250 d lang, V 220 d extralang, V 300 d kompakt, V 300 d lang, V 300 extralang, V 250 d extralang, V 300 d extralang
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level 9G-TRONIC, Style 9G-TRONIC, Style 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Special Edition Style 9G-TRONIC, Special Edition Style 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Special Edition Avantgarde 9G-TRONIC, Special Edition Avantgarde 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC
Power kW 120 - 174 kW
co2 187 - 232 g/km
Engine capacity 1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Curb weight 2,192 - 2,464 kg
Width 1,928 mm
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Payload 636 - 908 kg

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clearly more power
considerably more efficient
clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
marginally lighter
significantly cheaper

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from £192,900

Aston Martin DB12

Price 192,900 - 209,600 £
Body Type Coupe, Convertible
Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP 680 HP
Consumption L/100km 12.2 L/100km
Seats 4
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.6 - 3.7 s
Model Year 2,023 - 2,024
Torque 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders 8
Model DB12
Modell DB12 Coupé V8, DB12 Volante V8
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level Touchtronic
Power kW 500 kW
co2 276 - 278 g/km
Engine capacity 3,982 cm3
Curb weight 1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity 206 - 262 L
Width 1,980 mm
Brand Aston Martin
Variant Coupé, Volante

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Quick data check: Aston Martin DB12

clearly cheaper
clearly more efficient
clearly more trunk space
marginally more power
moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
clearly lighter

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from £180,900

Bentley Flying Spur

Price 180,900 - 186,300 £
Body Type Sedan
Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 544 - 550 HP
Consumption L/100km 3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Electric Range 41 km
Battery Capacity 18 kWh
Seats 4
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.1 - 4.3 s
Model Year 2,021 - 2,022
Max Speed 285 - 318 km/h
Torque 750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders 6 - 8
Doors 4
Model Flying Spur
Modell Flying Spur Hybrid, Flying Spur V8
CO2 Efficiency Class B, G
Trim Level DCT
Power kW 400 - 404 kW
co2 75 - 288 g/km
Engine capacity 2,894 - 3,996 cm3
Curb weight 2,330 - 2,505 kg
Fuel tank capacity 80 - 90 L
Trunk capacity 420 L
Length 5,316 mm
Width 2,013 mm
Height 1,483 mm
Brand Bentley
Payload 525 - 650 kg

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Quick data check: Bentley Flying Spur

significantly cheaper
moderately more power
substantially more efficient
clearly more electric range
barely quicker 0–100 km/h
marginally lighter
noticeably more trunk space

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