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Mercedes SL Class vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Mercedes SL Class vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • clearly more power
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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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.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 83,247 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Townstar Compact Van uses 6.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers substantially more range – reaching up to 263 km, about 251 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

Townstar Compact Van

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 clearly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 686 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers substantially more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 1,175 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: Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is markedly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 411 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries clearly more – 775 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 400 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van holds a decisive overall lead 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 £29,500
Townstar Compact Van

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manual
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 263 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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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

The Nissan Townstar is a smart, no-nonsense compact van that makes city running and tight deliveries feel almost effortless thanks to tidy packaging and clever storage. It keeps things sensible on the wallet and the road, offering a comfortable driving position and useful tech without flashy frills — the kind of workhorse you'll actually enjoy parking at the kerb.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Nissan
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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