2017 Mercedes-Benz S Class vs 2017 Tesla Model S

2017 Mercedes-Benz S Class

2017 Tesla Model S

Select style

AMG S 63 4MATIC Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S-Class AMG S 63 4MATIC Convertible	14	22	$164,052	$176,400
S-Class AMG S 63 4MATIC Coupe	15	23	$153,218	$164,750
S-Class AMG S 63 4MATIC Sedan	15	23	$134,571	$144,700
S-Class AMG S 65 Convertible	14	21	$230,547	$247,900
S-Class AMG S 65 Coupe	13	21	$219,713	$236,250
S-Class AMG S 65 Sedan	13	22	$211,017	$226,900
S-Class Maybach S 550 4MATIC Sedan	16	24	$154,566	$166,200
S-Class Maybach S 600 Sedan	13	21	$177,909	$191,300
S-Class S 550 4MATIC Coupe	17	25	$114,158	$122,750
S-Class S 550 4MATIC Sedan	16	25	$92,628	$99,600
S-Class S 550 Convertible	17	25	$122,202	$131,400
S-Class S 550 Sedan	18	26	$89,838	$96,600
S-Class S 550e Plug-In Hybrid Sedan	N/A	N/A	$89,838	$96,600
S-Class S 600 Sedan	13	22	$158,798	$170,750

Select style

100D AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Model S 100D AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$94,000
Model S 60 RWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$68,000
Model S 60D AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$73,000
Model S 75 RWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$69,500
Model S 75D AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$74,500
Model S 90D AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$87,500
Model S P100D AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$135,000

Show Only Differences

Pricing

Invoice Price

$164,052

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$176,400

$94,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$2940 / month

$1567 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

Read Our Full Review

8.3

Read Our Full Review

TCC’s Bottom Line

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class lineup is more diverse than it's ever been and is still the benchmark by which all full-size luxury cars should be measured.

The 2017 Tesla Model S is unlike any other car on the road for several reasons—good and bad.

TCC Likes

Forceful, smooth powertrains
A true first-class seating experience
Attention to the finest details

Unbelievable—even "Ludicrous"—performance
Electric range comparable to regular cars
Network of fast-charging stations

TCC Dislikes

Steering lacks feedback
Hybrid drives heavy
Pricey

Stark cabin
Can be very expensive in top trims
Questionable service schemes

Fuel Economy

City

14 mpg

0 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

36.7

35.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

60.6

57.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.1

Second Leg Room (in)

35.4

Second Hip Room (in)

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Hip Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

198.6

196

Height, Overall (in)

56.2

56.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.9

66.9

Wheelbase (in)

115.9

116.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.3

77.3

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

65.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

8.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

58.1

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

26.3

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

15.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

14.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.7

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P285/35YR20

P245/45WR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/40YR20

P245/45WR19

Spare Tire Size

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4817

4736

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9.5

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

520

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

664 @ 2250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

5.5 L/333

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

577 @ 5500

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Electric

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

102

Battery Range (mi)

335

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

101

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

102

Transmission

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.34

8.28

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.47

9.73

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.92

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.89

Trans Order Code

427

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Summary

Body Style

4MATIC Cabriolet

Hatchback

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Tesla Model S

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

10.3

Get FREE Dealer Quotes

From dealers near you

Go!

Compare 2017 Mercedes-Benz S Class vs 2017 Tesla Model S

Get FREE Dealer Quotes

Add a Vehicle to Compare