Compare performance (136 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (21,800 £ vs 112,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Tourneo Courier or Mercedes SL Class?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Ford Tourneo Courier is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,800 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 90,890 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Tourneo Courier uses 6.6 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Ford Tourneo Courier offers considerably more range – reaching up to 320 km, about 308 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.
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 136 HP. That’s roughly 680 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers substantially more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 1,130 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Ford Tourneo Courier offers more seats – 5 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, Ford Tourneo Courier is somewhat lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 293 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Ford Tourneo Courier offers significantly more boot space – 570 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 330 L.
When it comes to payload, the Ford Tourneo Courier carries noticeably more – 483 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 108 kg.
The Ford Tourneo Courier 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.
The Ford Tourneo Courier is a cheeky, compact people carrier that turns urban errands into a pleasure, thanks to a spacious, cleverly packaged cabin and genuinely practical storage everywhere you look. It drives with reassuringly car-like manners, so the ride is comfy for school runs and shopping trips, and sensible touches like fold-flat seats, a high driving position and plentiful cubbies make it a smart, fuss-free choice for small families and weekend haulers.
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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
21,800 - 35,000 £
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Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.7 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.9 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
320 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 - 151 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
High Roof Estate
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
5
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Seats
4
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,517 - 1,545 kg
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Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
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Trunk capacity
570 L
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Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,800 - 1,813 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
480 - 483 kg
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Payload
145 - 375 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction 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
125 - 136 HP
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Power HP
435 - 816 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
170 - 290 Nm
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
92 - 100 kW
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Power kW
320 - 600 kW
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Engine capacity
998 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 - 2,026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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