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.

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Alternative models

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

from £50,500

Mercedes E-Class

Price 50,500 - 119,700 £
Body Type Sedan
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin 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
Modell 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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marginally more power
very slightly more electric range
substantially cheaper
clearly more efficient
moderately lighter
barely more trunk space

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from £96,200

Genesis G90

Price 96,200 - 108,200 £
Body Type Sedan
Engine Type Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 415 HP
Consumption L/100km 11 L/100km
Seats 4 - 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.2 - 5.4 s
Model Year 2023
Max Speed 250 km/h
Torque 549 Nm
Number of Cylinders 6
Doors 4
Model G90
Modell G90 LWB 3.5T V6 eSC, G90 SWB 3.5T V6 eSC
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level Luxury Plus AWD Automatik (4-Sitzer), Luxury AWD Automatik (5-Sitzer)
Power kW 305 kW
co2 248 g/km
Engine capacity 3,470 cm3
Curb weight 2,260 - 2,470 kg
Fuel tank capacity 73 L
Trunk capacity 368 L
Length 5,275 - 5,465 mm
Width 1,930 mm
Height 1,490 mm
Brand Genesis
Payload 370 - 505 kg

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

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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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from £88,800

Maserati Ghibli

Price 88,800 - 122,600 £
Body Type Sedan
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 330 - 430 HP
Consumption L/100km 8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.7 - 5.7 s
Model Year 2023
Max Speed 255 - 286 km/h
Torque 450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 6
Doors 4
Model Ghibli
Modell Ghibli GT, Ghibli Modena
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level Ultima Automatik, Ultima Q4 Automatik
Power kW 243 - 316 kW
co2 194 - 251 g/km
Engine capacity 1,998 - 2,979 cm3
Curb weight 1,953 - 2,010 kg
Fuel tank capacity 80 L
Trunk capacity 500 L
Length 4,971 mm
Width 1,945 mm
Height 1,461 mm
Brand Maserati
Payload 520 - 577 kg

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Quick data check: Maserati Ghibli

clearly more power
clearly more efficient
a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
very slightly more trunk space
moderately cheaper
a bit lighter

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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
Modell 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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substantially cheaper
moderately more power
considerably more efficient
visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
moderately lighter
very slightly 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
Modell 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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Quick data check: Hongqi H9

considerably more power
clearly more efficient
clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
clearly more trunk space
substantially cheaper
slightly lighter

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