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Mercedes SL Class vs Rolls-Royce Wraith comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 600 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 248,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Rolls-Royce Wraith?

Mercedes SL Class vs Rolls-Royce Wraith: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

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

  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Mercedes SL Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 112,700 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Wraith costs 248,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 135,370 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes SL Class uses 9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Rolls-Royce Wraith with 15.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.8 L/100km.

Wraith

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes SL Class offers visibly 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 Wraith takes 4.9 s. That’s about 2 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:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is noticeably lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 550 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Rolls-Royce Wraith offers substantially more boot space – 470 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 230 L.

When it comes to payload, the Rolls-Royce Wraith carries somewhat more – 450 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes SL Class is decisively ahead 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 Wraith

The Wraith embodies a perfect blend of luxury and performance, making it a standout in the world of grand tourers. With its striking silhouette and opulent interior, this masterpiece from Rolls-Royce invites drivers to indulge in an unparalleled experience. Every journey in the Wraith is a celebration of bespoke craftsmanship and exhilarating power, ensuring that it remains an unforgettable presence on the road.

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Rolls-Royce Wraith

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
248,100 - 288,800 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.8 - 16.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
357 - 365 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
83 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
2,360 - 2,440 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
-
Length
5,269 - 5,285 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Height
-
Height
1,507 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
370 - 450 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
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
600 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
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
441 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
6,592 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2020
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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