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Mercedes SL Class vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Lucid Air?

Mercedes SL Class vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • slightly lighter
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Lucid Air

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

SL Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Lucid Air is considerably cheaper – starting at 72,900 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,847 £.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers significantly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 870 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

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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 Lucid Air offers visibly more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 816 HP. That’s roughly 435 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Mercedes SL Class takes 2.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers clearly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 1,420 Nm. That’s about 520 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: Lucid Air offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is slightly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers substantially more boot space – 627 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 387 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries clearly more – 588 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 213 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air is far ahead 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.

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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 694 - 882 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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Lucid Air

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Pascal Michel
2 Jun 2026, 05:52:39

As accomplished, better underlying electrical drivetrain and 400k cheaper

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Mercedes SL Class
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
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
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 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
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
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Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
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Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
430 - 588 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lucid
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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