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Ford Tourneo Connect vs Mercedes SL Class comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (27,300 £ vs 112,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Tourneo Connect or Mercedes SL Class?

Ford Tourneo Connect vs Mercedes SL Class: Key differences

Ford Tourneo Connect

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • moderately 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

Tourneo Connect

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Tourneo Connect is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,300 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 85,362 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Tourneo Connect uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 8.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Ford Tourneo Connect offers substantially more range – reaching up to 119 km, about 107 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 150 HP. That’s roughly 666 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 Ford Tourneo Connect takes 10.1 s. That’s about 7.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 1,070 Nm more.

Tourneo Connect

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Ford Tourneo Connect offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Tourneo Connect is moderately lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 268 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Tourneo Connect offers substantially more boot space – 1,720 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 1,480 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Tourneo Connect carries significantly more – 818 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 443 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Tourneo Connect is clearly superior 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 £27,300
Tourneo Connect

Ford Tourneo Connect

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 116 - 119 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,300 - 41,900 £
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
116 - 119 km
Electric Range
12 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
11 - 164 g/km
co2
206 - 309 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,781 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
1,213 - 1,720 L
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
563 - 818 kg
Payload
145 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.1 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 350 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Ford Tourneo Connect?

The Ford Tourneo Connect is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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