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Mercedes SL Class vs McLaren Supercar Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 213,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or McLaren Supercar Series Coupe?

Mercedes SL Class vs McLaren Supercar Series Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes SL Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 112,700 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe costs 213,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 100,296 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe uses 4.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe offers clearly more range – reaching up to 33 km, about 21 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

SL Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes SL Class offers slightly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 700 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe takes 3 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

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

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes SL Class offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Supercar Series Coupe is noticeably lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 312 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The McLaren Supercar Series Coupe sits just 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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McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 700 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 33 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
213,000 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
104 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,498 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

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