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Fiat Topolino vs Mercedes SL Class comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (8,500 £ vs 112,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Topolino or Mercedes SL Class?

Fiat Topolino vs Mercedes SL Class: Key differences

Fiat Topolino

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes SL Class

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Topolino

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat Topolino is clearly cheaper – starting at 8,500 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 104,227 £.

As for electric range, the Fiat Topolino offers significantly more range – reaching up to 75 km, about 63 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

SL Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes SL Class offers considerably more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 808 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers considerably more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 44 Nm. That’s about 1,376 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: Mercedes SL Class offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Topolino is substantially lighter – 562 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 1,248 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes SL Class offers clearly more boot space – 240 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 177 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes SL Class carries substantially more – 375 kg compared to 138 kg. That’s a difference of about 237 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Topolino is decisively ahead 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 £8,500
Topolino

Fiat Topolino

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
  • Electric Range 75 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
8,500 - 8,600 £
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
12 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
206 - 309 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
562 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,400 mm
Width
1,915 mm
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
138 kg
Payload
145 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
44 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Fiat Topolino have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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