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Mercedes SL Class vs VW Touran comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or VW Touran?

Mercedes SL Class vs VW Touran: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Touran

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • considerably 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Touran is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 76,709 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Touran uses 5.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

Touran

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 clearly 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 considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the VW Touran 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 360 Nm. That’s about 1,060 Nm more.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Touran offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, VW Touran is somewhat lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 290 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers considerably more boot space – 834 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 594 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touran carries clearly more – 601 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 226 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes SL Class stands out in the key areas 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 435 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9 - 13.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 12 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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VW Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Anders
23 May 2026, 15:27:48

It really is the Swiss Army knife. Six people on holiday at a summer cottage including all their luggage. Or how about four people in the car plus a dishwasher standing in as baggage. Or five people, two of them in child seats plus two strollers in the back. And it's also super comfortable on long trips. You sit well and it has a nice interior. Today there's nothing comparable that can replace it. Oh, and it actually does the 16–17 km/l it's rated for.

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Mercedes SL Class
VW Touran

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
MPV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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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