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Mercedes SL Class vs Rolls-Royce Ghost comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 600 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 276,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Rolls-Royce Ghost?

Mercedes SL Class vs Rolls-Royce Ghost: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Rolls-Royce Ghost

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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.

Mercedes SL Class is considerably cheaper – starting at 112,700 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Ghost costs 276,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 164,153 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes SL Class uses 9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Rolls-Royce Ghost with 15.3 L/100km. The difference is about 6.3 L/100km.

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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 Mercedes SL Class offers noticeably more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 600 HP. That’s roughly 216 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 Rolls-Royce Ghost takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 900 Nm. That’s about 520 Nm more.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Rolls-Royce Ghost offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is clearly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 680 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes SL Class is clearly superior overall 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 £112,700
SL Class

Mercedes SL Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 435 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9 - 13.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 12 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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Rolls-Royce Ghost

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Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
276,900 - 334,100 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.3 - 15.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
346 - 357 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,530 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,915 mm
Width
2,148 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
571 - 600 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
850 - 900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
420 - 441 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
6,749 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Rolls-Royce
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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