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Toyota Supra vs Mercedes SL Class comparison

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

Toyota Supra vs Mercedes SL Class: Key differences

Toyota Supra

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  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • slightly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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Mercedes SL Class

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Supra

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

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 somewhat more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

SL Class

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 340 HP. That’s roughly 476 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 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.

Supra

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

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

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Supra offers a bit more boot space – 290 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes SL Class carries visibly 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 is clearly superior 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 £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
Toyota Supra
Mercedes SL Class

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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

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
Mercedes SL Class

Costs and Consumption

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

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,570 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
290 L
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,854 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
245 kg
Payload
145 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
250 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General

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