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Lexus LM vs Mercedes SL Class comparison

Compare performance (206 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (110,100 £ vs 112,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LM or Mercedes SL Class?

Lexus LM vs Mercedes SL Class: Key differences

Lexus LM

  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more efficient

Mercedes SL Class

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter

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

LM

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.

Lexus LM is barely cheaper – starting at 110,100 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,562 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus LM uses 7.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 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 significantly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 206 HP. That’s roughly 610 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Lexus LM takes 8.7 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Lexus LM offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is visibly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 535 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus LM carries noticeably more – 535 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes SL Class 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 £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 : 381 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 9 - 13.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 12 km
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Lexus LM

The Lexus LM is a decadent, chauffeur-friendly people carrier that dresses up van practicality with yacht-like luxury and unmistakable Lexus polish. Inside it’s all about rear-seat pampering and serene refinement — perfect for buyers who want to arrive feeling like royalty, even if it’s not for the tightest budget or the smallest parking space.

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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
110,100 - 132,000 £
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 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
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Electric Range
12 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
160 g/km
co2
206 - 309 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4 - 7
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 535 kg
Payload
145 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
206 HP
Power HP
381 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
480 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
152 kW
Power kW
280 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Lexus LM?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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