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Mercedes SL Class vs VW T-Roc comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 26,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or VW T-Roc?

Mercedes SL Class vs VW T-Roc: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW T-Roc

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW T-Roc is significantly cheaper – starting at 26,400 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 86,266 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW T-Roc uses 5.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

T-Roc

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 significantly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 666 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 VW T-Roc takes 8.9 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers considerably more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 1,170 Nm more.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW T-Roc offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, VW T-Roc is visibly lighter – 1,465 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 345 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW T-Roc offers substantially more boot space – 475 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 235 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW T-Roc carries markedly more – 515 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW T-Roc is narrowly ahead 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 £26,400
T-Roc

VW T-Roc

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 6.3 L/100km
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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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VW T-Roc

The Volkswagen T‑Roc is a stylish, well-proportioned crossover that blends hatchback agility with SUV presence. It delivers a comfortable cabin, user-friendly tech and a composed ride, making it a sensible choice for buyers who want practicality with a bit of character.

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Mercedes SL Class
VW T-Roc

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
26,400 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
126 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,465 - 1,539 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
284 - 475 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,811 - 1,828 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
368 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
200 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
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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