Compare performance (816 HP vs 639 HP), boot space and price (112700 £ vs 69200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Porsche Macan?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Porsche Macan has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 69200 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43533 £.
As for electric range, the Porsche Macan performs decisively better – achieving up to 644 km, about 632 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.
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 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 816 HP compared to 639 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 2.90 s, while the Porsche Macan takes 3.30 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes SL Class performs a bit better – reaching 317 km/h, while the Porsche Macan tops out at 260 km/h. The difference is around 57 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes SL Class pulls evident stronger with 1420 Nm compared to 1130 Nm. That’s about 290 Nm difference.
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: Porsche Macan offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.
In curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is distinct lighter – 1810 kg compared to 2295 kg. The difference is around 485 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Porsche Macan offers decisively more room – 540 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 300 L.
When it comes to payload, Porsche Macan noticeable takes the win – 545 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 kg.
The Porsche Macan sits 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.
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.
detailsThe Porsche Macan feels like a compact sports car dressed in SUV clothes, delivering razor-sharp handling and a cabin that somehow mixes luxury with everyday practicality. For buyers who crave driving thrills without sacrificing usability, the Macan is a rare breed that makes running errands feel like a weekend blast and manages to look smugly good in the process.
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Price
112700 - 219300 £
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Price
69200 - 99000 £
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Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.5 kWh
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Electric Range
12 km
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Electric Range
585 - 644 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
95 kWh
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Roadster
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
2
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1810 - 2195 kg
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Curb weight
2295 - 2470 kg
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Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
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Trunk capacity
476 - 540 L
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Length
4697 - 4705 mm
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Length
4784 - 4805 mm
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Width
1915 mm
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Width
1938 - 1952 mm
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Height
1354 - 1359 mm
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Height
1613 - 1623 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1288 - 1348 L
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Payload
145 - 375 kg
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Payload
470 - 545 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
381 - 816 HP
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Power HP
360 - 639 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.7 s
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Max Speed
260 - 317 km/h
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Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
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Torque
480 - 1420 Nm
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Torque
563 - 1130 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
280 - 600 kW
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Power kW
265 - 470 kW
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Engine capacity
1991 - 3982 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Porsche
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The Mercedes SL Class is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.