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Fiat Tipo Wagon vs Mercedes SL Class comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 112,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Tipo Wagon or Mercedes SL Class?

Fiat Tipo Wagon vs Mercedes SL Class: Key differences

Fiat Tipo Wagon

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mercedes SL Class

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Tipo Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat Tipo Wagon is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 91,713 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Tipo Wagon uses 4.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

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 130 HP. That’s roughly 686 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Fiat Tipo Wagon takes 9.1 s. That’s about 6.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers considerably more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 1,100 Nm more.

Tipo Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Fiat Tipo Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Tipo Wagon is clearly lighter – 1,455 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Tipo Wagon offers significantly more boot space – 550 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 310 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Tipo Wagon carries visibly more – 475 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Tipo Wagon 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.

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Tipo Wagon

Fiat Tipo Wagon

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manual
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
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Mercedes SL Class

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Fiat Tipo Wagon

The Fiat Tipo Estate is a no-nonsense family wagon that focuses on practicality and value, with surprisingly generous load space and comfortable seats for long trips. It won't win style awards, but its sensible kit, simple controls and low running costs make it a smart, unfussy choice for buyers who want function over flash.

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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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Fiat Tipo Wagon
Mercedes SL Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
21,000 - 27,000 £
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
12 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
122 - 125 g/km
co2
206 - 309 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,455 - 1,470 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
550 L
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Length
4,571 mm
Length
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Width
1,792 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
1,514 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 kg
Payload
145 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
206 - 207 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 320 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
1,469 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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