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Fiat Scudo vs Mercedes SL Class comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (30,900 £ vs 112,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Scudo or Mercedes SL Class?

Fiat Scudo vs Mercedes SL Class: Key differences

Fiat Scudo

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Mercedes SL Class

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

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

Scudo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat Scudo is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,900 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 81,798 £.

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

As for electric range, the Fiat Scudo offers significantly more range – reaching up to 352 km, about 340 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

SL Class

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes SL Class offers significantly 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 significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Fiat Scudo takes 10.5 s. That’s about 7.6 s quicker.

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

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Fiat Scudo offers more seats – 8 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Scudo is very slightly lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 88 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Scudo offers substantially more boot space – 800 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 560 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Scudo carries considerably more – 1,805 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,430 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Scudo holds a decisive overall lead 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 £30,900
Scudo

Fiat Scudo

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 120 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 - 7.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 221 - 352 km
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Mercedes SL Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,900 - 51,300 £
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
221 - 352 km
Electric Range
12 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 187 g/km
co2
206 - 309 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2 - 8
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,260 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 800 L
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,920 - 2,010 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
840 - 1,805 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
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,197 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Fiat Scudo?

The Fiat Scudo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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