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Mercedes SL Class vs Rolls-Royce Phantom comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 445,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Rolls-Royce Phantom?

Mercedes SL Class vs Rolls-Royce Phantom: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 112,700 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Phantom costs 445,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 333,010 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes SL Class uses 9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Rolls-Royce Phantom with 15.5 L/100km. The difference is about 6.5 L/100km.

Phantom

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 571 HP. That’s roughly 245 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom takes 5.3 s. That’s about 2.4 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 Phantom offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is substantially lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,560 kg. The difference is around 750 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Rolls-Royce Phantom carries moderately more – 440 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 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 : 381 - 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 Phantom

The Phantom stands as the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship, effortlessly merging opulence with unparalleled performance. With its iconic design and attention to detail, this flagship sedan commands respect on the road while cocooning its passengers in sumptuous comfort. Every journey in the Phantom is an experience, where timeless elegance meets cutting-edge technology.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
445,700 - 514,300 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.5 - 15.9 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
351 - 361 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
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
2,560 - 2,610 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
0 - 548 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,915 mm
Width
2,018 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
390 - 440 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
381 - 816 HP
Power HP
571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
480 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
280 - 600 kW
Power kW
420 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
6,749 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022
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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