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Mercedes SL Class vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 58,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Volvo XC60?

Mercedes SL Class vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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Volvo XC60

4.7 (8 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Volvo XC60 is considerably cheaper – starting at 58,300 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,427 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 7.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo XC60 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 79 km, about 67 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

XC60

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 406 HP. That’s roughly 410 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 Volvo XC60 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers significantly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 669 Nm. That’s about 751 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: Volvo XC60 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is moderately lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 340 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 carries noticeably more – 510 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC60 is far ahead 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 £58,300
XC60

Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 335 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 79 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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Volvo XC60

The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian elegance with a strong focus on occupant safety, delivering a calm, composed ride and a well-crafted, user-friendly cabin. It’s a practical yet premium compact SUV that balances comfort with confident road manners, ideal for buyers who value refinement and everyday usability.

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Mercedes SL Class
Volvo XC60

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
79 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
59 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
510 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
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
335 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Volvo
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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