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Mercedes SL Class vs Skoda Karoq comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Skoda Karoq?

Mercedes SL Class vs Skoda Karoq: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Karoq

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Skoda Karoq is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 83,622 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Karoq uses 4.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

Karoq

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 clearly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 626 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Skoda Karoq takes 7 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 1,060 Nm more.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Skoda Karoq offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Karoq is clearly lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 430 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers considerably more boot space – 521 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 281 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Karoq carries clearly more – 549 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 174 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Karoq 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 £29,100
Karoq

Skoda Karoq

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
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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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Skoda Karoq

Skoda Karoq is a smartly packaged compact SUV that balances practical family-friendly space with composed handling, making daily drives feel easy and assured. Its straightforward design, roomy cabin with clever storage solutions, and sensible equipment make it a strong choice for buyers seeking value and versatility without fuss.

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Reviews Skoda Karoq

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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Mark
21 Jun 2026, 16:12:37

Very comfortable touring car. The fit and finish are high-quality, practical and well thought-out. Very good driver-assistance systems. In the Sportline trim, the seats are super comfortable with plenty of room for all passengers. Large boot and easily foldable rear seatbacks to expand it. The suspension is tuned for comfort and overall very well balanced. The 150 hp engine runs well and on the highway at 130 km/h is fairly economical (6.3–6.5 liters). In city driving it needs more, however. The automatic shifts flawlessly. We are very satisfied with our Karoq.

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Mercedes SL Class
Skoda Karoq

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 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
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda
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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