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Mercedes SL Class vs Toyota Prius comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Toyota Prius?

Mercedes SL Class vs Toyota Prius: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Prius

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
  • slightly 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.

Toyota Prius is considerably cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 73,284 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 8.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Prius offers considerably more range – reaching up to 86 km, about 74 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

Prius

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 considerably 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 substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Toyota Prius takes 6.8 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

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: Toyota Prius offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Prius is somewhat lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Prius offers slightly more boot space – 284 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 44 L.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 375 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius 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 £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 72 - 86 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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Mercedes SL Class
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Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
-
Length
4,599 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
365 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
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
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
177 km/h
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
164 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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