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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6vsAlpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

SL 400 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2019-2020
VS

Alpina XD3 (G01)

3.0d

388 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2021

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    770 Nm
    568 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    986 km
    612 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
Power
367hp274kW
388hp289kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
770Nm568lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Gross weight
2,115kg4,663lb
2,550kg5,622lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
267 km/h
166 mph
To 99% top speed
66.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
71.9s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
16.5s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
872km542mi
Calculated
986km612mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,631mm182in
4,718mm186in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,897mm75in
Height
1,315mm52in
1,655mm65in
Wheelbase
2,585mm102in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,628mm64in
Trunk volume
364L
550L
Max trunk volume
485L
1,600L
Doors
2
5
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
75L
68L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6: Power / Torque
  • Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V65,500-6,000 rpm2,000-4,200 rpm6,300 rpm
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d4,000-5,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.5 s
16.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
267 km/h
166 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
112 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
367 hp
274 kW
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
388 hp
289 kW

Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d has 21 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 and Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
770 Nm
568 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
1,970 kg
4,343 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
267 km/h
166 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V64.9 s
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d4.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6: 1.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
872 km
542 mi
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
986 km
612 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
367 hp
274 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
388 hp
289 kW
4.6 s
267 km/h
166 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,718 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
4.9 s
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
Power
367 hp
274 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,718 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
Range score
872 km
542 mi
986 km
612 mi
Trunk score
364 L
12.9 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6

  • Is 310 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 113 km (70 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 186 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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