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Mercedes SL Class vs Ford Bronco comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 335 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 58,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Ford Bronco?

Mercedes SL Class vs Ford Bronco: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Ford Bronco

  • considerably cheaper
  • 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.

Ford Bronco is considerably cheaper – starting at 58,200 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,462 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes SL Class uses 9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Bronco with 11.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

Bronco

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 335 HP. That’s roughly 481 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 Ford Bronco takes 6.7 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers significantly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 563 Nm. That’s about 857 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: Ford Bronco offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is markedly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,289 kg. The difference is around 479 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Bronco offers significantly more boot space – 562 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 322 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Bronco carries barely more – 411 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 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 435 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9 - 13.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 12 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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Ford Bronco

The Ford Bronco is a go-anywhere SUV that wraps rugged off-road capability in retro looks and modern tech, promising weekend warriors a grin from first mud splash to last campfire. With removable roofs and doors, a surprisingly polished cabin for everyday life and a wide range of trims, it’s as happy tackling trails as it is turning heads on the school run — adventure with attitude.

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Ford Bronco

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
58,200 - 60,000 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
257 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
2,289 - 2,418 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
504 - 562 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,928 - 1,937 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
387 - 411 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
335 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
563 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
246 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,694 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Ford
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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