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Mercedes SL Class vs Toyota Proace Max comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 56,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Toyota Proace Max?

Mercedes SL Class vs Toyota Proace Max: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • substantially more power
  • significantly lighter
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Toyota Proace Max

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Toyota Proace Max is clearly cheaper – starting at 56,900 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 55,768 £.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Max offers significantly more range – reaching up to 424 km, about 412 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

Proace Max

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 substantially more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 279 HP. That’s roughly 537 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers substantially more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 410 Nm. That’s about 1,010 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 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is significantly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,790 kg. The difference is around 980 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Max carries substantially more – 1,460 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,085 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Max 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 £56,900
Proace Max

Toyota Proace Max

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 279 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 26.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 424 km
Mercedes SL Class
Toyota Proace Max

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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 Max

The Toyota Proace Max is a practical, no-nonsense people-mover that swallows luggage and daily chaos with the steady reliability you expect from the badge. Its sensible cabin and unshowy comfort make it a great pick for families and businesses who want versatility without the drama.

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Mercedes SL Class
Toyota Proace Max

Costs and Consumption

Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
56,900 - 61,000 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
424 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
0 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
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
2,790 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,915 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
710 - 1,460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
205 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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