Mercedes SL Class alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Mercedes SL Class, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Mercedes SL Class and are good next research steps.

from £102,500

Mercedes AMG GT

Price 102,500 - 194,400 £
Body Type Coupe
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 435 - 816 HP
Consumption L/100km 10.3 - 14 L/100km
Electric Range 11 km
Seats 2
Acceleration 0-100km/h 2.8 - 4.6 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 8
Model AMG GT
Model AMG GT 43 Coupé, AMG GT 55 Coupé, AMG GT 63 Coupé, AMG GT 63 Pro Coupé, AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE Coupé
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, Premium SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, Premium Plus SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, Premium 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, Premium Plus 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G
Power kW 320 - 600 kW
co2 235 - 319 g/km
Engine capacity 1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Curb weight 1,790 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity 182 - 321 L
Width 1,929 mm
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Payload 170 - 215 kg
Variant Coupé

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barely cheaper
very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
marginally lighter
markedly more trunk space

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from £99,800

Porsche Panamera

Price 99,800 - 212,100 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 353 - 782 HP
Consumption L/100km 3 - 12 L/100km
Electric Range 83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity 21.8 kWh
Seats 4
Acceleration 0-100km/h 2.9 - 5.3 s
Model Year 2025
Max Speed 270 - 325 km/h
Torque 500 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders 6 - 8
Doors 5
Model Panamera
Model Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4S E-Hybrid, Panamera GTS, Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid
CO2 Efficiency Class G, B, C
Trim Level PDK, Executive PDK
Power kW 260 - 575 kW
co2 69 - 274 g/km
Engine capacity 2,894 - 3,996 cm3
Curb weight 1,960 - 2,535 kg
Fuel tank capacity 75 - 90 L
Trunk capacity 421 - 494 L
Length 5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width 1,937 mm
Height 1,415 - 1,428 mm
Brand Porsche
Max trunk capacity 1,255 - 1,385 L
Payload 340 - 545 kg

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somewhat cheaper
substantially more efficient
considerably more electric range
clearly more trunk space

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£409,714

Ferrari SF90 Roadster

Price 409,700 £
Body Type Roadster
Engine Type Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 1,000 HP
Consumption L/100km 6.5 L/100km
Electric Range 25 km
Seats 2
Acceleration 0-100km/h 2.5 s
Model Year 2021
Max Speed 340 km/h
Torque 1,066 Nm
Number of Cylinders 8
Doors 2
Model SF90
Model SF90 Spider
CO2 Efficiency Class F
Trim Level (F1 Schaltung)
Power kW 735 kW
co2 169 g/km
Engine capacity 3,990 cm3
Curb weight 1,670 kg
Fuel tank capacity 68 L
Trunk capacity 74 L
Length 4,704 mm
Width 1,973 mm
Height 1,186 mm
Brand Ferrari

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Quick data check: Ferrari SF90 Roadster

somewhat more power
noticeably more efficient
significantly more electric range
slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
very slightly lighter

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from £43,500

BMW Z4

Price 43,500 - 65,300 £
Body Type Roadster
Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP 197 - 340 HP
Consumption L/100km 6.9 - 8.5 L/100km
Seats 2
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.5 - 6.8 s
Model Year 2,025 - 2,026
Torque 320 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 6
Model Z4
Model Z4 Roadster sDrive20i, Z4 Roadster M40i, Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
CO2 Efficiency Class F, G
Trim Level Final Edition, Final Edition Steptronic Sport, Steptronic Sport, M Sportpaket, M Sportpaket Steptronic Sport, Edition Pure Impulse
Power kW 145 - 250 kW
co2 157 - 191 g/km
Engine capacity 1,998 - 2,998 cm3
Curb weight 1,510 - 1,640 kg
Trunk capacity 281 L
Width 1,864 mm
Brand BMW
Payload 215 - 235 kg
Variant Roadster, M Performance Roadster

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substantially cheaper
noticeably more efficient
somewhat lighter
moderately more trunk space

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from £72,000

Toyota Land Cruiser

Price 72,000 - 79,700 £
Body Type Off-Roader
Engine Type Diesel MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 205 HP
Consumption L/100km 10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
Seats 5 - 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h 12.3 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Land Cruiser J7/J9/J12/J15/J25
Model Land Cruiser J7/J9/J12/J15/J25 2.8 D-4D Mild-Hybrid
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level Executive Automatik (5-Sitzer), Lounge Automatik (5-Sitzer), Lounge Automatik (7-Sitzer)
Power kW 151 kW
co2 278 - 282 g/km
Engine capacity 2,755 cm3
Curb weight 2,415 - 2,450 kg
Trunk capacity 143 - 742 L
Width 1,980 mm
Brand Toyota
Payload 685 - 750 kg

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significantly cheaper
substantially more trunk space

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from £50,500

Mercedes E-Class

Price 50,500 - 119,700 £
Body Type Sedan
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 186 - 585 HP
Consumption L/100km 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Electric Range 101 - 116 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4 - 8.5 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Torque 320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 6
Model E-Klasse
Model E 200, E 450, E 53 Hybrid AMG, E 300 e, E 400 e, E 300 de, E 200 d, E 220 d, E 450 d
CO2 Efficiency Class E, F, B, D
Trim Level Avantgarde Advanced 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced Plus 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive Premium 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive Premium Plus 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Advanced Plus 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, Premium 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, Premium Plus 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, Edition 1 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G
Power kW 137 - 430 kW
co2 39 - 172 g/km
Engine capacity 1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Curb weight 1,810 - 2,390 kg
Trunk capacity 370 - 540 L
Width 1,880 mm
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Payload 530 - 640 kg
Variant Limousine, AMG Limousine

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Quick data check: Mercedes E-Class

substantially cheaper
significantly more efficient
substantially more electric range
clearly more trunk space

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Direct comparisons

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Ferrari SF90 Roadster

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