Honda Civic vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Overview | |
Years produced1994-Present | Years produced1973-Present |
MSRP$114,500 | MSRP$24,250 |
Average price$71,537 | Average price$21,659 |
Listings228 | Listings3540 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryWhen it comes to good design, even better luxury, and stellar performance, it’s tough to beat the three-pointed star. The S-Class is a few years into its latest generation, but Mercedes trotted out a new powertrain for 2023. It’s not a full battery-electric vehicle—for that you’ll want the EQS—but for many consumers the plug-in hybrid can be a convenient stop-gap for those not ready to commit to leaving the gas station behind for good. | |
Reviews Summary | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 429 hp I6 | Engine |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower429 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City20 | MPG City |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 429 hp I6 | Engine Name2.0L 150 hp I4 |
Torque384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque133 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower429 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower150 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.9 cu ft | Cargo Space14.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight4740 lbs | Curb Weight2877 lbs |
Height59.2 in | Height55.7 in |
Length208.2 in | Length184.0 in |
Width83.0 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase126.6 in | Wheelbase107.7 in |
Maximum Payload1387 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1994-Present | 1973-Present |
MSRP | $114,500 | $24,250 |
Average price | $71,537 | $21,659 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | When it comes to good design, even better luxury, and stellar performance, it’s tough to beat the three-pointed star. The S-Class is a few years into its latest generation, but Mercedes trotted out a new powertrain for 2023. It’s not a full battery-electric vehicle—for that you’ll want the EQS—but for many consumers the plug-in hybrid can be a convenient stop-gap for those not ready to commit to leaving the gas station behind for good. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 429 hp I6 | |
Drive Train | AWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 429 hp @ 6100 rpm | |
MPG City | 20 | |
MPG Highway | 28 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 429 hp I6 | 2.0L 150 hp I4 |
Torque | 384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 133 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 429 hp @ 6100 rpm | 150 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | |
MPG Highway | 28 | |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.9 cu ft | 14.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4740 lbs | 2877 lbs |
Height | 59.2 in | 55.7 in |
Length | 208.2 in | 184.0 in |
Width | 83.0 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 107.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1387 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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