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Mercedes SL Class vs Maserati MC20 Roadster comparison
Compare performance (816 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 235,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Maserati MC20 Roadster?
Mercedes SL Class vs Maserati MC20 Roadster: Key differences
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 substantially cheaper – starting at 112,700 £ , while the Maserati MC20 Roadster costs 235,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 122,851 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes SL Class uses 9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Maserati MC20 Roadster with 11.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.
MC20 Roadster
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 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 Roadster is a bit lighter – 1,534 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 276 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes SL Class offers significantly more boot space – 240 L compared to 100 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes SL Class carries visibly more – 375 kg compared to 256 kg. That’s a difference of about 119 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes SL Class 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.
from £112,700
Mercedes SL Class
Mercedes SL Class
Maserati MC20 Roadster
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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 Roadster
The Maserati MC20 Roadster is an open-top Italian exotic that pairs razor-sharp handling with a cathedral-like exhaust voice and sculpted, winglike bodywork that stops people in their tracks. It’s for buyers who want rarity and drama in a usable package — a car that looks like gallery art, sounds like a declaration and asks for a confident owner with a generous sense of adventure (and budget).
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Mercedes SL Class
Maserati MC20 Roadster
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
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Price
235,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
12 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
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co2
265 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Roadster
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
4
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
2
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Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
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Curb weight
1,534 kg
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Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
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Trunk capacity
100 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,669 mm
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Width
1,915 mm
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Width
1,965 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,224 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
145 - 375 kg
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Payload
256 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
435 - 816 HP
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Power HP
630 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
320 km/h
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
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Torque
730 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
320 - 600 kW
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Power kW
463 kW
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
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Engine capacity
3,000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Maserati
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