Hyundai Equus vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai Equus and Mercedes-Benz S-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Hyundai Equus and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
In comparing the Hyundai Equus's and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai Equus has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai Equus's and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a better car than the Hyundai Equus.
Pricing: A used 2016 Hyundai Equus ranges from $11,879 to $23,830 while a used 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is priced between $24,991 to $66,884.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai Equus’s base engine makes 429 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class base engine makes 449 horsepower. The Equus is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 467 miles. The S-Class is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 549 miles. This gives the Mercedes-Benz S-Class the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai Equus. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Hyundai Equus has the advantage in the areas of front leg room, rear head room and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$61,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$95,650
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$78,863
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$31,065 - $121,550
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$17,506
Price Range:
$11,879 - $23,830
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
6
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
86,259
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$38,000
Price Range:
$24,991 - $66,884
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$30,744
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$15,446 - $59,107
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
157
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
70,650
# Good or Great Deals:
60
Hyundai Equus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai Equus
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
1.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.4 - 6.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
1.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.5 - 35.6
Hyundai Equus Rankings
Not yet available
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Rankings
Ranking
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11 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Hyundai Equus Trim Levels
Signature, Ultimate
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
429 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
376 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.094 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
449 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
516 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.097 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 23 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
305 / 467 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 26 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
359 / 549 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Cargo Space:
16.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
109.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
109.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4553 lbs
Width:
74.4 inches
Height:
58.7 inches
Length:
203.1 inches
Wheelbase:
119.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4630 lbs
Width:
83.9 inches
Height:
58.7 inches
Length:
206.5 inches
Wheelbase:
124.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Caspian Black
Brown
Manhattan Brown / Night Shadow Brown
Gray
Parisian Gray
Silver
Santiago Silver
White
Casablanca White
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
designo Mocha Black Metallic / Jet Black / Magnetite Black Metallic / Obsidian Black Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
designo Magno Alanite Grey Matte / Selenite Grey Metallic
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / designo Magno Cashmere White Matte
Blue
Anthracite Blue Metallic / Lunar Blue Metallic
Green
Emerald Green Metallic / Verde Brook Metallic
Red
Ruby Black Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
White
Ivory
Beige
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
White
Porcelain/Black
Beige
Porcelain/Black / Silk Beige/Espresso Brown / Silk Beige/Satin Red Pearl / Silk Beige/Titanium Grey Pearl
Blue
Deep Sea Blue/Silk Beige
Brown
Nut Brown/Black
Gray
Crystal Grey/Seashell Grey
