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Mercedes SL Class vs Vauxhall Rocks Electric comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 6,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Vauxhall Rocks Electric?

Mercedes SL Class vs Vauxhall Rocks Electric: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • significantly more power
  • considerably more trunk space
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Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly 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.

Vauxhall Rocks Electric is significantly cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 105,856 £.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Rocks Electric offers clearly more range – reaching up to 75 km, about 63 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

Rocks Electric

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 significantly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 808 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers considerably more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 1,380 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, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is significantly lighter – 558 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 1,252 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes SL Class offers considerably more boot space – 240 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 177 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes SL Class carries significantly more – 375 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 233 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Rocks Electric 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 £6,800
Rocks Electric

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
  • Electric Range 75 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
6,800 - 7,500 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
558 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
63 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,388 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
142 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
40 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
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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