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Mercedes SL Class vs Suzuki Swift comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 82 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Suzuki Swift?

Mercedes SL Class vs Suzuki Swift: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • clearly more power
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Suzuki Swift

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly 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 Swift is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 95,562 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Swift uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

Swift

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes SL Class offers clearly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 82 HP. That’s roughly 734 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers considerably more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 112 Nm. That’s about 1,308 Nm more.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Suzuki Swift offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Swift is clearly lighter – 1,069 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 741 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes SL Class carries noticeably more – 375 kg compared to 296 kg. That’s a difference of about 79 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Suzuki Swift is far ahead 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 £17,100
Swift

Suzuki Swift

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 82 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.4 - 4.9 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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Suzuki Swift

The Suzuki Swift is a cheeky little hatch that turns city streets into its playground with lively handling and a grin-inducing drive. Practical enough for daily chores, thrifty to run and kinder on your wallet than many rivals, it's a sensible pick for buyers who want fun without drama.

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9 Apr 2026, 18:26:38

Superb quality, fun to drive, and every bit of well layed out kit you'll ever need.

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Mercedes SL Class
Suzuki Swift

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
17,100 - 21,200 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 4.9 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
98 - 110 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,069 - 1,145 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
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
282 - 296 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
82 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
112 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
61 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,197 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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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