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Mercedes SL Class vs Maserati MC20 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 210,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Maserati MC20 Coupe?

Mercedes SL Class vs Maserati MC20 Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • visibly more efficient
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Maserati MC20 Coupe

  • noticeably lighter
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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.

Mercedes SL Class is significantly cheaper – starting at 112,700 £ , while the Maserati MC20 Coupe costs 210,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 97,292 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes SL Class uses 9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Maserati MC20 Coupe with 11.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

MC20 Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes SL Class offers visibly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 630 HP. That’s roughly 186 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 2.9 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 730 Nm. That’s about 690 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: Mercedes SL Class offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati MC20 Coupe is noticeably lighter – 1,469 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 341 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes SL Class carries slightly more – 375 kg compared to 321 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes SL Class 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 £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 : 381 - 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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Maserati MC20 Coupe

The Maserati MC20 is a siren-song of Italian drama — sleek, sculpted and built to provoke a grin every time you slide behind the wheel. It pairs exotic looks and an intoxicating soundtrack with razor-sharp handling, though its focused nature makes it more of a weekend indulgence than a grocery-run companion.

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Mercedes SL Class
Maserati MC20 Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
210,000 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
261 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,469 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
100 L
Length
-
Length
4,669 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,965 mm
Height
-
Height
1,224 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
321 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
381 - 816 HP
Power HP
630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
325 km/h
Torque
480 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
730 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
280 - 600 kW
Power kW
463 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
3,000 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maserati
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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