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Mercedes SL Class vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Suzuki Jimny?

Mercedes SL Class vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Suzuki Jimny

2.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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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.

Suzuki Jimny is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 87,427 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Jimny uses 7.7 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

Jimny

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 considerably more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 714 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 Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 9.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers substantially more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 1,290 Nm more.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes SL Class offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is significantly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 645 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes SL Class carries clearly more – 375 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes SL Class stands well ahead of its rival 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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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2.7 (1 Reviews)
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brunella
29 Jun 2026, 05:20:23

Powerful traction, lightness, compact size for steep, narrow and challenging mountain dirt tracks.

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Mercedes SL Class
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Suzuki
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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