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Mercedes SL Class vs Fiat Scudo comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 30,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Fiat Scudo?

Mercedes SL Class vs Fiat Scudo: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Fiat Scudo

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
  • significantly 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:

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.

Fiat Scudo is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,900 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 81,798 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Scudo uses 6.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat Scudo offers significantly more range – reaching up to 352 km, about 340 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

Scudo

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.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes SL Class offers clearly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 636 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 Fiat Scudo takes 10.5 s. That’s about 7.6 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.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Fiat Scudo offers more seats – 8 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Scudo is very slightly lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 88 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Scudo offers significantly more boot space – 800 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 560 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Scudo carries considerably more – 1,805 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,430 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Scudo 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 £30,900
Scudo

Fiat Scudo

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 120 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 - 7.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 221 - 352 km
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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
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
30,900 - 51,300 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
221 - 352 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
0 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
4
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,260 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
450 - 800 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,920 - 2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
840 - 1,805 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,197 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Fiat
What drive types are available for the Mercedes SL Class?

The Mercedes SL Class is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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