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Mercedes SL Class vs Genesis GV60 comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 46,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Genesis GV60?

Mercedes SL Class vs Genesis GV60: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • markedly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Genesis GV60

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Genesis GV60 is considerably cheaper – starting at 46,900 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 65,836 £.

As for electric range, the Genesis GV60 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 561 km, about 549 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

GV60

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 markedly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 326 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Genesis GV60 takes 4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers considerably more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 720 Nm more.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Genesis GV60 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is a bit lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,050 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis GV60 carries slightly more – 460 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV60 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 £46,900
GV60

Genesis GV60

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 229 - 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 19 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 501 - 561 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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Genesis GV60

The Genesis GV60 arrives like a fashionably sharp electric crossover, its jewel-like lighting and coupe-ish silhouette giving it presence that feels more boutique than showroom. It pairs playful, immediate acceleration with a serene, well-appointed cabin and slick tech, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want luxury with a cheeky electric twist.

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Mercedes SL Class
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Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
46,900 - 63,800 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 19 kWh/100km
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
501 - 561 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
2,050 - 2,220 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
455 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
229 - 490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
350 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
168 - 360 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Genesis
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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