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Mercedes SL Class vs Toyota C-HR comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 223 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 Toyota C-HR?

Mercedes SL Class vs Toyota C-HR: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota C-HR

4.6 (10 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • markedly 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.

Toyota C-HR is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 83,570 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota C-HR uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 6.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota C-HR offers significantly more range – reaching up to 66 km, about 54 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

C-HR

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 substantially more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 593 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 Toyota C-HR takes 7.4 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

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.

Seats: Toyota C-HR offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota C-HR is markedly lighter – 1,505 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 305 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota C-HR offers considerably more boot space – 447 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 207 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota C-HR carries a bit more – 425 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota C-HR 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.

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Toyota C-HR

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 66 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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Toyota C-HR

The Toyota C-HR is a bold, coupe-styled crossover that grabs attention with angular lines and a modern interior design. It’s aimed at comfortable urban driving and sensible efficiency, offering practical features and distinctive looks rather than rugged off-road ability.

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Reviews Toyota C-HR

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Vicente
6 Aug 2026, 17:44:55

It's very comfortable and smooth. Rear space and the trunk are a bit tight, but for two people it's fine. Super economical, pleasant to drive and very comfortable.

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Jan
16 May 2026, 20:51:01

Great driving comfort, admittedly short trips, but above all a cool impression.

Rav is for wimps.

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Sam baba
25 Apr 2026, 21:54:02

Reliability and no maintenance costs, plus a futuristic design.

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Mercedes SL Class
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Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
29,100 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
66 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
52 - 116 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
1,505 - 1,755 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
350 - 447 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,832 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
375 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
140 - 223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
103 - 164 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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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