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Mercedes SL Class vs Porsche Macan - Differences and prices compared

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?

Mercedes SL Class

Porsche Macan

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

SL Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Macan

Engine and Performance:

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.

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: 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

Mercedes SL Class
Porsche Macan

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Macan

Porsche Macan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 360 - 639 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 - 18.5 kWh
  • Electric Range : 585 - 644 km

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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Porsche Macan

The 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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Mercedes SL Class
Porsche Macan

Costs and Consumption

Price
112700 - 219300 £
Price
69200 - 99000 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.5 kWh
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
585 - 644 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
95 kWh
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1810 - 2195 kg
Curb weight
2295 - 2470 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
476 - 540 L
Length
4697 - 4705 mm
Length
4784 - 4805 mm
Width
1915 mm
Width
1938 - 1952 mm
Height
1354 - 1359 mm
Height
1613 - 1623 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1288 - 1348 L
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
470 - 545 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
381 - 816 HP
Power HP
360 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
260 - 317 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
480 - 1420 Nm
Torque
563 - 1130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
280 - 600 kW
Power kW
265 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
1991 - 3982 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the Mercedes SL Class?

The Mercedes SL Class is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.