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Mercedes SL Class vs Peugeot Expert Transporter comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 32,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Peugeot Expert Transporter?

Mercedes SL Class vs Peugeot Expert Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot Expert Transporter

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Peugeot Expert Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 32,100 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 80,574 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot Expert Transporter 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 Peugeot Expert Transporter offers considerably more range – reaching up to 352 km, about 340 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

Expert Transporter

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 180 HP. That’s roughly 636 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 Peugeot Expert Transporter takes 10.5 s. That’s about 7.6 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:

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

Seats: Peugeot Expert Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Expert Transporter is barely lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 88 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Expert Transporter carries considerably 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 Peugeot Expert Transporter is narrowly 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 £32,100
Expert Transporter

Peugeot Expert Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.2 - 6.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 221 - 352 km
Mercedes SL Class
Peugeot Expert Transporter

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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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Peugeot Expert Transporter

The Peugeot Expert is a practical, no-nonsense work van that combines a car‑like driving feel with a tough, flexible load area — perfect for tradespeople who want comfort on the road and durability on the job. It won’t turn heads for glamour, but its sensible packaging, clever storage and dependable nature make it a smart, low-drama choice for buyers who need a proper transporter.

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Mercedes SL Class
Peugeot Expert Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
32,100 - 48,100 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
221 - 352 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
0 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
3 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,260 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
840 - 1,226 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
381 - 816 HP
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
480 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
280 - 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
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
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