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Mercedes SL Class vs Vauxhall Vivaro comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 33,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Vauxhall Vivaro?

Mercedes SL Class vs Vauxhall Vivaro: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Vivaro

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • only slightly 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 Vivaro is substantially cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 79,503 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Vivaro uses 6.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Vivaro offers clearly more range – reaching up to 350 km, about 338 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

Vivaro

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 180 HP. That’s roughly 636 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Vauxhall Vivaro takes 10.6 s. That’s about 7.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers substantially more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 1,020 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: Vauxhall Vivaro offers more seats – 9 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Vivaro is only slightly lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 88 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Vivaro carries substantially more – 1,226 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 851 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Vivaro comes out modestly ahead 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 £33,200
Vivaro

Vauxhall Vivaro

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 120 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 222 - 350 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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Vauxhall Vivaro

The Opel Vivaro is a workhorse with a surprisingly civilised demeanour, blending rugged practicality with enough style and comfort to keep drivers happy on any job. With clever packaging and sensible features that simplify loading, commuting and family duties, it’s the no-nonsense van for buyers who want functionality without the fuss — honest, dependable and just smart enough to make the day easier.

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Mercedes SL Class
Vauxhall Vivaro

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
33,200 - 45,700 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
222 - 350 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
4
Seats
3 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,241 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
872 - 1,226 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, 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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