Audi S e-tron GT vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$8,395
- S e-tron GT: $906 a year less on energy, 228 hp more.
- S-Class: $8,395 cheaper, 3.6 cu ft more cargo.
- Each wins 4 of 10 measures.
| Measure | S e-tron GT | S-Class | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $128,995 | $120,600 | S-Class |
| Horsepower | 670 hp | 442 hp | S e-tron GT |
| Torque | N/A | 413 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG or MPGe | 90 MPGe | 23 mpg | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $764 | $1,670 | S e-tron GT |
| EV range | 300 mi | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 9.2 cu ft | 12.8 cu ft | S-Class |
| Cargo, seats up | 9.2 cu ft | 12.8 cu ft | S-Class |
| Rear legroom | 32.2 in | 43.8 in | S-Class |
| Front legroom | 41.9 in | 41.4 in | S e-tron GT |
| Length | 197.0 in | 208.3 in to 209.5 in | N/A |
| Width | 77.3 in | 76.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 5,126 lb | 4,696 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.1 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 3.3 s tested | 4.5 s tested | S e-tron GT |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| S e-tron GT Premium Plus AWD $127,700 | S-Class S 580e 4MATIC AWD $130,400 | $2,700 |
| S-Class S 500 4MATIC AWD $119,550 | S e-tron GT Premium Plus AWD $127,700 | $8,150 |
Cost to run
S-Class costs $2,961 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | S e-tron GT | S-Class |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $128,995 | $120,600 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $764 | $1,670 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $4,584 | $10,017 |
| Total, 6 years | $133,579 | $130,617 |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: S e-tron GT wins.
S-Class wins if MPG weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | S-Class | 7% |
| MPG | S e-tron GT | 54% |
| Power | S e-tron GT | 34% |
| Space | S-Class | 28% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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