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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
32,100 - 52,000 £
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Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 6.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24.7 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
222 - 328 km
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Electric Range
12 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 199 g/km
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
3 - 6
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Seats
4
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,722 - 2,188 kg
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Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,920 mm
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Width
1,915 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
881 - 1,226 kg
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Payload
145 - 375 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
120 - 180 HP
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Power HP
381 - 816 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
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Torque
480 - 1,420 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
88 - 132 kW
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Power kW
280 - 600 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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