2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. 2021 Tesla Model S

When it comes to innovation, no brands lead the auto industry quite as fiercely as Mercedes-Benz or Tesla. If you’re looking around Princeton for a luxury sedan that’s loaded with the most advanced tech in the industry, compare Tesla Model S vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Our comparison will explore the Tesla Model S vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class price, technologies, and more. Once you’re done reading, contact Mercedes-Benz of Princeton to reserve a test drive in Lawrenceville for the soon-to-release 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class! 

Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Tesla Model S Price 

While pricing for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has not been officially announced, we expect starting costs to be slightly north of $100,000. As for the Tesla Model, it comes with two trims: the Long Range ($74,490 MSRP) and the Plaid ($124,490 MSRP). These models are essentially in the same price bracket, with the Mercedes-Benz S 500 likely to start at the mid-point between the cost of the Tesla Model S’s two trims.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Tesla Model S Features and Packages

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class comes standard with full-cabin leathering and rear side bags. The Tesla doesn’t offer Hamilton drivers any leathering options. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class also allows you to add on 4D Audio resonators that vibrate your seats while you listen to music to give you the most immersive audio experience imaginable. Tesla is lacking in unique features like these. Furthermore, Mercedes-Benz offers you much more room to customize the S-Class with 30 optional package add-ons that have their own unique feature suites. Tesla only offers 5 packages to choose from. 

2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Packages: 

• Burmester® High-End 3D Surround Sound System
• AMG® Carbon Fiber Engine Cover
• AMG® Carbon Fiber/Black Piano Lacquer Trim
• designo® Black Piano Lacquer Flowing Lines Trim
• designo® Black Piano Lacquer Trim
• AMG® Ceramic Compound Braking System
• AMG® Exterior Carbon Fiber Package 
• AMG® Night Styling Package 
• AMG® Performance Steering Wheel In Carbon Fiber 
• AMG® Performance Steering Wheel In Nappa/DINAMICA
• AMG® Performance Steering Wheel In Wood/Nappa
• AMG® Red-Painted Brake Calipers
• Driver Assistance Package 
• Night View Assist Plus
• SWAROVSKI Crystal Headlamps
• Warmth & Comfort Package 
• designo® Magnolia Flowing Lines Trim
• Grey Satin-Finish Ash Wood Trim
• Bengal Red/Black, designo® Exclusive Nappa Leather Upholstery 
• Black, designo® Exclusive Nappa Leather Upholstery 
• Crystal Grey/Black, designo® Exclusive Nappa Leather Upholstery 
• Porcelain/Deep-Sea Blue, designo® Exclusive Nappa Leather Upholstery 
• Porcelain/Espresso Brown, designo® Exclusive Nappa Leather Upholstery 
• Porcelain/Titian Red, designo® Exclusive Nappa Leather Upholstery 
• Saddle Brown/Black, designo® Exclusive Nappa Leather Upholstery 
• Wheels: 20″ AMG® 5-Twin-Spoke Forged Silver W/Black
• Wheels: 20″ AMG® Forged 10-Spoke Black
• Wheels: 20″ AMG® Forged 10-Spoke Silver
• Wheels: 20″ AMG® Forged Cross-Spoke Black
• Wheels: 20″ AMG® Forged Cross-Spoke Silver

2021 Tesla Model S Packages: 

• Cream Premium Interior
• Full Self-Driving Capability 
• White & Black Premium Interior
• Wheels: 19″ Sonic Carbon Slipstream
• Wheels: 21″ Sonic Carbon Twin Turbine 

Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Tesla Model S Exterior Colors 

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class also offers you more exterior paint colors to choose from. Compare Tesla vs. Mercedes-Benz paint colors below: 

2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Exterior Paint Colors: 

• Anthracite Blue Metallic
• Black
• Cirrus Silver Metallic
• designo® Cashmere White MAGNO
• designo® Diamond White
• Emerald Green Metallic
• Lunar Blue Metallic
• Obsidian Black Metallic
• Rubellite Red Metallic
• Selenite Grey Metallic

2021 Tesla Model S Exterior Colors: 

• Deep Blue Metallic
• Midnight Silver Metallic
• Pearl White Multi-Coat
• Red Multi-Coat
• Solid Black

Test Drive a Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan Near Mercer County 

Now that you’ve compared the Tesla model vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class on price, colors, and technologies, call Mercedes-Benz of Princeton to reserve a test drive of this soon-to-be-released model in Lawrenceville. Our phone number is (609) 910-5826. You can also explore our Mercedes-Benz research guides for other helpful reads!