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Mercedes SL Class vs Morgan Plus Four comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 65,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Morgan Plus Four?

Mercedes SL Class vs Morgan Plus Four: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

Morgan Plus Four

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • considerably lighter

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.

Morgan Plus Four is considerably cheaper – starting at 65,900 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,790 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Morgan Plus Four uses 7 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Plus Four

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 significantly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 558 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Morgan Plus Four takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers considerably more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 1,020 Nm more.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Morgan Plus Four is considerably lighter – 1,009 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 801 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
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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Morgan Plus Four

The Morgan Plus Four is a charming, hand-built roadster that marries classic coachbuilt style with surprisingly sure-footed modern manners, ideal for buyers who want personality over anonymity. Its open-top theatrics and tactile controls turn every country lane into a small celebration, and while it isn’t for fans of bland practicality, it rewards enthusiasts with pure, unfiltered driving delight.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
65,900 - 68,600 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
159 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,009 - 1,013 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,650 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
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
381 - 816 HP
Power HP
258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
480 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
350 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
280 - 600 kW
Power kW
190 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,020
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Morgan
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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