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Mercedes SL Class vs Fiat Grande Panda comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 113 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 16,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Fiat Grande Panda?

Mercedes SL Class vs Fiat Grande Panda: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Fiat Grande Panda

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

SL Class

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.

Fiat Grande Panda is significantly cheaper – starting at 16,300 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 96,427 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Grande Panda uses 5.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat Grande Panda offers significantly more range – reaching up to 320 km, about 308 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

Grande Panda

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 substantially more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 703 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 Fiat Grande Panda takes 11.2 s. That’s about 8.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers significantly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 1,215 Nm more.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Fiat Grande Panda offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Grande Panda is markedly lighter – 1,295 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 515 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Grande Panda offers considerably more boot space – 412 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 172 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Grande Panda carries moderately more – 453 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Grande Panda stands well ahead of its rival 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 £16,300
Grande Panda

Fiat Grande Panda

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 113 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 320 km
Mercedes SL Class
Fiat Grande Panda

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Fiat Grande Panda

The Grande Panda is a delightful blend of practicality and charm, making it a popular choice for urban dwellers and families alike. With its compact design, the car navigates city streets effortlessly while providing ample interior space for passengers and cargo. Its quirky styling and user-friendly features make the Grande Panda not just a mode of transport, but a fun driving experience.

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Mercedes SL Class
Fiat Grande Panda

Costs and Consumption

Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
16,300 - 25,700 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
320 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
0 - 131 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,295 - 1,554 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
361 - 412 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,763 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
353 - 453 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
100 - 113 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 11.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
122 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Fiat
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