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, Plugin 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
Modell 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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slightly more efficient
marginally more electric range
barely cheaper
very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
marginally lighter
markedly more trunk space

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£136,028

Porsche Boxster

Price 136,000 £
Body Type Roadster
Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP 500 HP
Consumption L/100km 12.7 L/100km
Seats 2
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.4 s
Model Year 2023
Max Speed 308 km/h
Torque 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders 6
Doors 2
Model Boxster
Modell 718 Spyder RS
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level PDK
Power kW 368 kW
co2 288 g/km
Engine capacity 3,996 cm3
Curb weight 1,485 kg
Fuel tank capacity 54 L
Trunk capacity 122 L
Length 4,418 mm
Width 1,822 mm
Height 1,252 mm
Brand Porsche
Payload 270 kg

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Quick data check: Porsche Boxster

visibly cheaper
clearly more power
considerably more efficient
a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
significantly more trunk space
markedly lighter

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from £53,200

Mercedes CLE Convertible

Price 53,200 - 109,200 £
Body Type Convertible
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP 193 - 472 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Seats 4
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.4 - 9.5 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Max Speed 220 - 250 km/h
Torque 250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 6
Doors 2
Model CLE
Modell CLE 53 AMG Cabriolet, CLE 450 Cabriolet, CLE 180 Cabriolet, CLE 200 Cabriolet, CLE 300 Cabriolet, CLE 220 d Cabriolet
CO2 Efficiency Class G, E, F, D
Trim Level Premium 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, Premium Plus 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, AMG Line Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Limited Edition Premium 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, Limited Edition Premium Plus 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, Avantgarde Advanced 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced Plus 9G-TRONIC, Edition Avantgarde 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus 9G-TRONIC, Edition AMG Line 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Edition Avantgarde 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Edition AMG Line 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC
Power kW 142 - 347 kW
co2 128 - 218 g/km
Engine capacity 1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Curb weight 1,925 - 2,110 kg
Fuel tank capacity 66 L
Trunk capacity 375 - 385 L
Length 4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width 1,861 mm
Height 1,424 - 1,435 mm
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Payload 380 - 435 kg

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Quick data check: Mercedes CLE Convertible

significantly more power
clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
very slightly lighter
considerably cheaper
clearly more efficient
visibly more trunk space

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from £65,900

Morgan Plus Four

Price 65,900 - 68,600 £
Body Type Roadster
Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP 258 HP
Consumption L/100km 7 - 7.3 L/100km
Seats 2
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.8 - 5.2 s
Model Year 2020
Torque 350 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Plus Four
Modell Plus Four 2.0 Turbo
CO2 Efficiency Class F
Trim Level Automatik
Power kW 190 kW
co2 159 - 165 g/km
Engine capacity 1,998 cm3
Curb weight 1,009 - 1,013 kg
Width 1,650 mm
Brand Morgan

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Quick data check: Morgan Plus Four

significantly more power
substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
considerably cheaper
visibly more efficient
considerably lighter

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from £43,500

BMW Z4

Price 43,500 - 65,300 £
Body Type Roadster
Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Manuel, 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
Modell 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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Quick data check: BMW Z4

clearly more power
considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
substantially cheaper
noticeably more efficient
somewhat lighter
moderately more trunk space

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from £117,300

Lexus LC Convertible

Price 117,300 - 121,300 £
Body Type Convertible
Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP 464 HP
Consumption L/100km 11.7 L/100km
Seats 4
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.6 s
Model Year 2023
Max Speed 270 km/h
Torque 530 Nm
Number of Cylinders 8
Doors 2
Model LC
Modell LC Cabriolet 500
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level Automatik, Bespoke Build Automatik, Ultimate Edition Automatik
Power kW 341 kW
co2 275 g/km
Engine capacity 4,969 cm3
Curb weight 2,110 kg
Fuel tank capacity 82 L
Trunk capacity 149 L
Length 4,770 mm
Width 1,920 mm
Height 1,350 mm
Brand Lexus
Payload 340 kg

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Quick data check: Lexus LC Convertible

barely cheaper
significantly more power
noticeably more efficient
clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
slightly lighter
noticeably more trunk space

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Direct comparisons

These comparison pages show the Mercedes SL Class head-to-head against similar models.

Mercedes AMG GT

Mercedes SL Class

Porsche Boxster

Mercedes CLE Convertible

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