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Mercedes SL Class vs Toyota Supra comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 62,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Toyota Supra?

Mercedes SL Class vs Toyota Supra: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Supra

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  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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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:

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

Toyota Supra is significantly cheaper – starting at 62,800 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,919 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Supra uses 8.1 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Supra

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 significantly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 476 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 Supra takes 4.3 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 920 Nm more.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes SL Class offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Supra is a bit lighter – 1,570 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes SL Class carries clearly more – 375 kg compared to 245 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes SL Class holds a decisive overall lead 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 £112,700
SL Class

Mercedes SL Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 381 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 9 - 13.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 12 km
Mercedes SL Class
Toyota Supra

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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 Supra

The 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.

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Mercedes SL Class
Toyota Supra

Costs and Consumption

Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
62,800 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,570 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
290 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,854 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
245 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
381 - 816 HP
Power HP
340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
480 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
280 - 600 kW
Power kW
250 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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