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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Toyota Crown

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Toyota Crown 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 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the Toyota Crown.

In comparing the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's and the Toyota Crown's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Toyota Crown has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's and the Toyota Crown's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: For a new model, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's price is between $131,855 and $221,949, with the Toyota Crown priced between $43,021 and $57,808.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class loses 61.8 percent of its value and the Toyota Crown loses 43.6 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Crown retains 18.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class’s base engine makes 503 horsepower, and the Toyota Crown base engine makes 236 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid large cars, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Toyota Crown has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Toyota Crown has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

131855 - 221949

Starting MSRP:

130400

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)

120200

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)

110000 - 130400

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

43021 - 57808

Starting MSRP:

41440

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Price Range:

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Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

49339

Price Range:

43020 - 53699

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.4 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

7.0 / 10

Safety:

Not available

Toyota Crown Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.2 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Crown

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Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

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Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

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N/A

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Rankings

Best Luxury Hybrid Cars for Tall People

1 / 37

Most Comfortable Luxury Hybrid Cars

1 / 37

Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) for Tall People

1 / 27

Most Comfortable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 27

Best Hybrid Luxury Large Cars

1 / 6

Best Hybrid Luxury Large Cars for Tall People

1 / 6

Hybrid Luxury Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 6

Most Comfortable Hybrid Luxury Large Cars

1 / 6

Luxury Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

2 / 37

Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Legroom

2 / 27

Hybrid Luxury Large Cars with the Most Legroom

2 / 6

Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

3 / 27

Hybrid Luxury Large Cars with Best Resale Value

3 / 6

Most Affordable Hybrid Luxury Large Cars

3 / 3

Luxury Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

4 / 37

Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Horsepower

4 / 27

Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars

9 / 37

Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

9 / 27

Best Luxury Hybrid Cars

15 / 37

Most Affordable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

16 / 19

Most Affordable Luxury Hybrid Cars

21 / 26

Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with Best Resale Value

23 / 27

Luxury Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

33 / 37

Toyota Crown Rankings

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 25

Hybrid Large Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 2

Hybrid Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 2

Most Affordable Hybrid Large Cars

1 / 1

Best Hybrid Large Cars for Tall People

2 / 2

Hybrid Large Cars with the Most Legroom

2 / 2

Most Comfortable Hybrid Large Cars

2 / 2

Safest Hybrid Cars

4 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

7 / 25

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

11 / 25

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

14 / 25

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

14 / 15

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

17 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

20 / 25

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Trim Levels

AMG S 63 E Performance, S 580e 4MATIC

Toyota Crown Trim Levels

Limited, Nightshade, Platinum, XLE

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

503 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

553 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.091 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

236 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.059 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Air Suspension:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Massage Seats:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Backup camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Backup camera:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

42.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

43.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

59 inches

Cargo Space:

8.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

112.0 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.2 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.9 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.1 inches

Cargo Space:

15.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

98.0 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

5501 lbs

Width:

83 inches

Height:

59.2 inches

Length:

209.5 inches

Wheelbase:

126.6 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.1 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3980 lbs

Width:

72.4 inches

Height:

60.6 inches

Length:

196.1 inches

Wheelbase:

112.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.8 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

255/45R19

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy with painted accents

Tire Size:

225/55R19

Exterior Colors

Black

Not available

Blue

Not available

Brown

Not available

Gray

Not available

Red

Not available

White

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Black

Blue

Storm Cloud

Brown

Bronze Age

Gray

Heavy Metal

Red

Finish Line Red

White

Oxygen White

Interior Colors

Black

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

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