Chevrolet Impala vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Overview | |
Years produced1994-Present | Years produced1958-1985 |
MSRP$114,500 | MSRP$27,060 |
Average price$49,565 | Average price$11,620 |
Listings5247 | Listings3044 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
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 SummaryHas the world moved beyond the full-size family sedan? The answer might be yes. Considering that a Chevrolet Impala provides just a few inches of extra space here and a few cubic feet of additional trunk room there, but at a cost in terms of purchase price and fuel economy, it's hard to justify a big car’s existence. Yet, the Impala exists, and within its segment, it is absolutely worthy of consideration. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 429 hp I6 | Engine2.5L 196 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower429 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower196 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 429 hp I6 | Engine Name2.5L 196 hp I4 |
Torque384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque186 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower429 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower196 hp @ 6300 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway31 |
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 Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.9 cu ft | Cargo Space18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight4740 lbs | Curb Weight3730 lbs |
Height59.2 in | Height58.9 in |
Length208.2 in | Length201.3 in |
Width83.0 in | Width84.2 in |
Wheelbase126.6 in | Wheelbase111.7 in |
Maximum Payload1387 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1994-Present | 1958-1985 |
MSRP | $114,500 | $27,060 |
Average price | $49,565 | $11,620 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 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. | Has the world moved beyond the full-size family sedan? The answer might be yes. Considering that a Chevrolet Impala provides just a few inches of extra space here and a few cubic feet of additional trunk room there, but at a cost in terms of purchase price and fuel economy, it's hard to justify a big car’s existence. Yet, the Impala exists, and within its segment, it is absolutely worthy of consideration. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 429 hp I6 | 2.5L 196 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 429 hp @ 6100 rpm | 196 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 429 hp I6 | 2.5L 196 hp I4 |
Torque | 384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 429 hp @ 6100 rpm | 196 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.9 cu ft | 18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4740 lbs | 3730 lbs |
Height | 59.2 in | 58.9 in |
Length | 208.2 in | 201.3 in |
Width | 83.0 in | 84.2 in |
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 111.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1387 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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