Mercedes-Benz S-Class alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Mercedes-Benz 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-Benz S-Class and are good next research steps.

from $89,200

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Price : 89,200 - 178,500 $
Body Type : 4MATIC, 4MATIC+
Engine Type :
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 375 - 603 HP
FuelEconomy City : 13 - 19 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 18 - 24 MPG
Seats : 5 - 7
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 369 - 627 lb-ft
Model : GLS
Modell : Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC SUV, GLS 450 4MATIC SUV, GLS 580 4MATIC SUV, AMG GLS 63 4MATIC+ SUV
Trim Level : Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC SUV, GLS 450 4MATIC SUV, GLS 580 4MATIC SUV, AMG GLS 63 4MATIC+ SUV
Engine Displacement : 3 - 4 L
Curb weight : 5,489 - 6,106 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 23.7 - 23.8 gal
Length : 205 - 206 in.
Width : 79.9 in.
Height : 71 - 72 in.
Brand : Mercedes-Benz

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noticeably more power
marginally more efficient
a bit lighter
visibly cheaper

from $40,300

Ram 1500

Price : 40,300 - 87,100 $
Body Type : Pickup
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Rear Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 305 - 540 HP
FuelEconomy City : 15 - 20 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 21 - 26 MPG
Seats : 5 - 6
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 269 - 521 lb-ft
Model : 1500
Modell : HFE 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box, Tradesman 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box, Big Horn 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box, Lone Star 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box, Tradesman 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box, Big Horn 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box, Lone Star 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box, Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, Rebel 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, RHO 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box, Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box, Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box, Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box, Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box, Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box, Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box, Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box, Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box, Tungsten 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, Warlock 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
Trim Level : HFE 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box, Tradesman 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box, Big Horn 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box, Lone Star 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box, Tradesman 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box, Big Horn 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box, Lone Star 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box, Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, Rebel 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, RHO 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box, Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box, Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box, Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box, Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box, Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box, Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box, Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box, Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box, Tungsten 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, Warlock 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
Engine Displacement : 3 - 3.6 L
Curb weight : 4,820 - 6,283 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 23 - 33 gal
Length : 228.9 - 241.8 in.
Width : 82.1 - 88 in.
Height : 77 - 81 in.
Brand : Ram

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Quick data check: Ram 1500

markedly more power
very slightly more efficient
very slightly lighter
clearly cheaper

from $43,000

Tesla Model Y

Price : 43,000 - 51,500 $
Body Type : AWD Sport Utility, RWD Sport Utility
Engine Type : Electric
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel, Rear Wheel
Power HP : 295 - 455 HP
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 309 - 487 lb-ft
Model : Model Y
Modell : Long Range AWD, Performance AWD, RWD *Ltd Avail*
Trim Level : Long Range AWD, Performance AWD, RWD *Ltd Avail*
Curb weight : 4,154 - 4,398 lbs
Length : 187 in.
Width : 75.6 in.
Height : 63 in.
Brand : Tesla

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Quick data check: Tesla Model Y

significantly more power
considerably cheaper
a bit lighter

from $107,900

Land Rover Range Rover

Price : 107,900 - 234,000 $
Body Type : SUV, LWB
Engine Type : , Plug-In Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 395 - 607 HP
FuelEconomy City : 16 - 18 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 21 - 26 MPG
Seats : 5 - 7
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 406 - 590 lb-ft
Model : Range Rover
Modell : P400 SE SWB, P530 SE SWB, P550e Autobiography SWB, P530 Autobiography SWB, P615 SV SWB, P400 SE LWB 7 Seat, P530 SE LWB 7 Seat, P530 Autobiography LWB 7 Seat, P530 Autobiography LWB, P615 SV LWB, P550e SE SWB
Trim Level : P400 SE SWB, P530 SE SWB, P550e Autobiography SWB, P530 Autobiography SWB, P615 SV SWB, P400 SE LWB 7 Seat, P530 SE LWB 7 Seat, P530 Autobiography LWB 7 Seat, P530 Autobiography LWB, P615 SV LWB, P550e SE SWB
Engine Displacement : 3 - 4.4 L
Curb weight : 5,240 - 6,025 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 18.9 - 23.8 gal
Length : 198.9 - 207 in.
Width : 80.6 in.
Height : 73 in.
Brand : Land Rover

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Quick data check: Land Rover Range Rover

clearly more power
a bit more efficient
somewhat lighter
only slightly cheaper

from $137,600

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

Price : 137,600 - 195,900 $
Body Type : Coupe
Engine Type : Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 469 - 805 HP
FuelEconomy City : 13 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 20 MPG
Seats : 4
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 516 - 1,047 lb-ft
Model : AMG GT
Modell : AMG GT 55 Coupe, AMG GT 63 Coupe, AMG GT 63 S E Performance Coupe
Trim Level : AMG GT 55 Coupe, AMG GT 63 Coupe, AMG GT 63 S E Performance Coupe
Engine Displacement : 4 L
Curb weight : 4,343 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 18.5 gal
Length : 186.1 in.
Width : 75.9 - 79.3 in.
Height : 53 in.
Brand : Mercedes-Benz

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Quick data check: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

moderately cheaper
markedly more efficient
barely more power
barely lighter

from $48,500

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Price : 48,500 - 86,100 $
Body Type : 4MATIC Sedan, Sedan
Engine Type : Plug-In Hybrid,
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel, Rear Wheel
Power HP : 255 - 671 HP
FuelEconomy City : 20 - 26 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 28 - 36 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 295 - 752 lb-ft
Model : C-Class
Modell : AMG C 63 S E Performance Sedan, AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan, C 300 Sedan, C 300 4MATIC Sedan
Trim Level : AMG C 63 S E Performance Sedan, AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan, C 300 Sedan, C 300 4MATIC Sedan
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 3,825 - 4,165 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 17.4 gal
Trunk Volume : 9.8 - 12.6 cu. ft.
Length : 187 - 190.6 in.
Width : 74.4 - 77.4 in.
Height : 56 - 57 in.
Brand : Mercedes-Benz

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Quick data check: Mercedes-Benz C-Class

somewhat more power
clearly more trunk space
considerably cheaper
moderately more efficient
visibly lighter

Direct comparisons

These comparison pages show the Mercedes-Benz S-Class head-to-head against similar models.

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Ram 1500

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Tesla Model Y

Land Rover Range Rover

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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