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Mercedes SL Class vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Toyota Proace City Compact Van?

Mercedes SL Class vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

SL Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Proace City Compact Van is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 90,351 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace City Compact Van uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van offers considerably more range – reaching up to 337 km, about 325 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

Proace City Compact Van

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes SL Class offers considerably more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 680 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 Proace City Compact Van takes 11.1 s. That’s about 8.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers considerably more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 1,120 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: Toyota Proace City Compact Van offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is markedly lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 452 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries significantly more – 921 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 546 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van 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 £22,400
Proace City Compact Van

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 337 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 Proace City Compact Van

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is a city-savvy workhorse that packs surprising practicality and smart packaging into a friendly, easy-to-drive package. It’s the kind of van that gets the job done without fuss — reliable, economical and just sensible enough to make fleet managers smile.

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Mercedes SL Class
Toyota Proace City Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
337 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
0 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
3 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
560 - 921 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
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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