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Jeep Wrangler vs Mercedes SL Class comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 112,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Wrangler or Mercedes SL Class?

Jeep Wrangler vs Mercedes SL Class: Key differences

Jeep Wrangler

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more trunk space
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Mercedes SL Class

  • clearly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Wrangler

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Jeep Wrangler is considerably cheaper – starting at 60,800 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 51,933 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes SL Class uses 9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Jeep Wrangler with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

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 clearly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 544 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 Jeep Wrangler takes 7.6 s. That’s about 4.7 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.

Wrangler

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: Jeep Wrangler offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is marginally lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 1,938 kg. The difference is around 128 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Wrangler offers substantially more boot space – 533 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 293 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Wrangler carries clearly more – 556 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 181 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes SL Class 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 £112,700
SL Class

Mercedes SL Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 435 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 9 - 13.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 12 km
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Jeep Wrangler

The Jeep Wrangler wears its go-anywhere attitude on its boxy shoulders, with exposed hinges, a removable top and a look that practically dares the tarmac to get in its way. Inside it’s simple and tough-minded, ready to swallow muddy boots and weekend gear, so if you crave honest off-road thrills rather than refined suburbia polish, the Wrangler is your unapologetic partner in adventure.

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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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Mercedes SL Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
60,800 - 62,500 £
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Consumption L/100km
11.1 - 11.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
12 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
250 - 269 g/km
co2
206 - 309 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,938 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
533 L
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
546 - 556 kg
Payload
145 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
400 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
200 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Jeep Wrangler have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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