Compare performance (816 HP vs 441 HP), boot space and price (112700 £ vs 54200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Toyota Supra?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Toyota Supra has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 54200 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58490 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Supra manages with 7.10 L and is therefore distinct more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.
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 has a convincingly edge – offering 816 HP compared to 441 HP. That’s roughly 375 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.90 s, while the Toyota Supra takes 4.30 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes SL Class performs to a small extent better – reaching 317 km/h, while the Toyota Supra tops out at 275 km/h. The difference is around 42 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes SL Class pulls clearly stronger with 1420 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 920 Nm difference.
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 decisively more seating capacity – 4 vs 2.
In curb weight, Toyota Supra is evident lighter – 1395 kg compared to 1810 kg. The difference is around 415 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Toyota Supra offers to a small extent more room – 290 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes SL Class slightly takes the win – 375 kg compared to 315 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.
The Mercedes SL Class proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes SL Class is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe Supra delivers a taut, driver‑focused experience that blends retro-inspired looks with modern aggression, rewarding corner-carving ambition with sharp steering and a lively character. Styled to steal glances and practical enough for daily life, it’s the mischievous sports car for buyers who want pure driving fun without the showroom posturing.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
112700 - 219300 £
|
Price
54200 - 122400 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L
|
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 9 L
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
|
Electric Range
12 km
|
Electric Range
-
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
206 - 309 g/km
|
co2
161 - 204 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
|
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
Roadster
|
Body Type
Coupe
|
|
Seats
4
|
Seats
2
|
|
Doors
2
|
Doors
3
|
|
Curb weight
1810 - 2195 kg
|
Curb weight
1395 - 1580 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
|
Trunk capacity
290 L
|
|
Length
4697 - 4705 mm
|
Length
4379 mm
|
|
Width
1915 mm
|
Width
1854 - 1867 mm
|
|
Height
1354 - 1359 mm
|
Height
1276 - 1292 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
|
Payload
145 - 375 kg
|
Payload
215 - 315 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
|
Engine Type
Petrol
|
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
|
|
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
|
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
|
|
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
381 - 816 HP
|
Power HP
258 - 441 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.2 s
|
|
Max Speed
260 - 317 km/h
|
Max Speed
250 - 275 km/h
|
|
Torque
480 - 1420 Nm
|
Torque
400 - 500 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
|
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
|
|
Power kW
280 - 600 kW
|
Power kW
190 - 324 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1991 - 3982 cm3
|
Engine capacity
1998 - 2998 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2025
|
Model Year
2024 - 2025
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
|
|
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
|
Brand
Toyota
|
The Mercedes SL Class is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.