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Citroen Jumpy Transporter vs Mercedes SL Class comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (32,100 £ vs 112,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Jumpy Transporter or Mercedes SL Class?

Citroen Jumpy Transporter vs Mercedes SL Class: Key differences

Citroen Jumpy Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • barely lighter
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Mercedes SL Class

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Jumpy Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen Jumpy Transporter is substantially cheaper – starting at 32,100 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 80,574 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen Jumpy Transporter uses 6.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen Jumpy Transporter offers significantly more range – reaching up to 328 km, about 316 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

SL Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes SL Class offers considerably more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 636 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Citroen Jumpy Transporter takes 12.1 s. That’s about 9.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers significantly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 1,020 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Citroen Jumpy Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Jumpy Transporter is barely lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 88 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Jumpy Transporter carries considerably more – 1,226 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 851 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes SL Class is clearly ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £112,700
SL Class

Mercedes SL Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 381 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 9 - 13.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 12 km
Citroen Jumpy Transporter
Mercedes SL Class

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Citroen Jumpy Transporter

The Citroën Dispatch is a steady, no-nonsense transporter that swallows workday demands with quiet confidence while keeping drivers comfortable on long runs. Practical, economical and unfussy, it’s the kind of van that won’t steal the show but will make sure your business runs smoother — and that’s often exactly what you want.

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Mercedes SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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Citroen Jumpy Transporter
Mercedes SL Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,100 - 52,000 £
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
222 - 328 km
Electric Range
12 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 199 g/km
co2
206 - 309 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
881 - 1,226 kg
Payload
145 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Power HP
381 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
480 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Power kW
280 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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