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Mercedes SL Class vs Porsche Taycan Wagon - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (816 HP vs 952 HP), boot space and price (112700 £ vs 88700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Porsche Taycan Wagon?

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Porsche Taycan Wagon

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Porsche Taycan Wagon has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 88700 £, while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112700 £. That’s a price difference of around 23990 £.

As for range, the Porsche Taycan Wagon performs significantly better – achieving up to 652 km, about 640 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

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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 Porsche Taycan Wagon has a slightly edge – offering 952 HP compared to 816 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan Wagon is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 2.40 s, while the Mercedes SL Class takes 2.90 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes SL Class performs somewhat better – reaching 317 km/h, while the Porsche Taycan Wagon tops out at 260 km/h. The difference is around 57 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes SL Class pulls distinct stronger with 1420 Nm compared to 1110 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is clearly perceptible lighter – 1810 kg compared to 2190 kg. The difference is around 380 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Taycan Wagon offers significantly more room – 446 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 206 L.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Taycan Wagon noticeable takes the win – 605 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 230 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Porsche Taycan Wagon proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Porsche Taycan Wagon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £88,700
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Porsche Taycan Wagon

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 952 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.5 - 19 kWh
  • Electric Range : 537 - 652 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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Porsche Taycan Wagon

The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo dresses electric sportscar intent in a practical, slightly rugged estate body, delivering rare performance thrills with genuine everyday usefulness. It feels unmistakably Porsche inside — taut, premium and driver-focused — while the raised ride and extra luggage space make it as happy on a muddy weekend escape as it is on a twisty back road.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
112700 - 219300 £
Price
88700 - 182100 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 19 kWh
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
537 - 652 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 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
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1810 - 2195 kg
Curb weight
2190 - 2400 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
405 - 446 L
Length
4697 - 4705 mm
Length
4962 - 4974 mm
Width
1915 mm
Width
1966 - 1967 mm
Height
1354 - 1359 mm
Height
1388 - 1412 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1171 - 1212 L
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
475 - 605 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
381 - 816 HP
Power HP
408 - 952 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
260 - 317 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
480 - 1420 Nm
Torque
410 - 1110 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
280 - 600 kW
Power kW
300 - 700 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

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What drive types are available for the Mercedes SL Class?

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

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