2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. 2016 Tesla Model S
2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. 2016 Tesla Model S - Front Left Comparison
2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. 2016 Tesla Model S - Rear Right Comparison
2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. 2016 Tesla Model S - Dashboard Comparison2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
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2016 Tesla Model S
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What is the main difference between S-Class and Model S?
Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the starting price, fuel economy, model year, and market segment. First of all, the 2016 Tesla Model S is priced $26,900 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, which is older by two model years. Also, the 2014 S-Class gets 78.5 more miles on a gallon than the 2016 Model S. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 4.7 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
- Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$92,900
$66,000
Engine
Engine
4.7L V-8 Twin-Turbo
Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
449 hp
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Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
4.8 sec
5.5 sec
City MPG
City MPG
17 MPG
88 - 98 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
25 MPG
90 - 106 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
20 MPG
89 - 100 MPGe
Width
Width
83.9 in
86.2 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
74.8 in
77.3 in
Length
Length
206.5 in
196.0 in
Height
Height
58.7 in
56.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
124.6 in
116.5 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
107.3 ft2
105.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.7 in
38.8 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.4 in
42.7 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
59.7 in
57.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
39.2 in
35.3 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
43.0 in
35.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
59.1 in
55.0 in
Costs
2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2016 Tesla Model S
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
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$650 - $800
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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