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Mercedes AMG GT vs Mercedes SL Class comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (102,500 £ vs 112,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes AMG GT or Mercedes SL Class?

Mercedes AMG GT vs Mercedes SL Class: Key differences

Mercedes AMG GT

  • marginally cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Mercedes SL Class

  • moderately more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

AMG GT

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes AMG GT is marginally cheaper – starting at 102,500 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,200 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes SL Class uses 9 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Mercedes AMG GT with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes SL Class offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 12 km, about 1 km more than the Mercedes AMG GT.

SL Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

Both models deliver identical power – 816 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mercedes SL Class takes 2.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 1,420 Nm.

AMG GT

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: Mercedes SL Class offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes AMG GT is very slightly lighter – 1,790 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes AMG GT offers noticeably more boot space – 321 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 81 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes SL Class carries clearly more – 375 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 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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Mercedes AMG GT

The Mercedes-AMG GT is a theatrical sports car with prowling looks and an aggressive exhaust note that announces its intentions the moment it fires up. It pairs ferocious performance with surprising everyday usability — a taut yet forgiving chassis and a cockpit that feels special — making sensible buyers suddenly very good at justifying indulgence.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
102,500 - 194,400 £
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 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
11 km
Electric Range
12 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
235 - 319 g/km
co2
206 - 309 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
182 - 321 L
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,929 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
170 - 215 kg
Payload
145 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Mercedes AMG GT?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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