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Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 48VvsMercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) · Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12

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

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Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

6.5 V12 48V

640 hp6496 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2010
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Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12

  • Most powerful
    670 hp
    500 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,000 Nm
    738 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    358 hp/t
    267 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    556 km
    345 mi
  • Largest trunk
    235 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    36/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48VMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
Power
640hp477kW
670hp500kW
Torque
660Nm487lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
338 km/h
210 mph
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.3s99% target: 335 km/h / 208 mph
Calculated
62.3s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
9.3s
Calculated
10.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
21.3L/100 km11mpg US13.3mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
32.3L/100 km7.3mpg US8.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
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Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
350hp/t261kW/t159hp/1000 lb
Calculated
358hp/t267kW/t163hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
361Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
535Nm/t358lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
469km292mi
Calculated
556km345mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,496cc396cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
4,610mm181in
4,589mm181in
Width
2,058mm81in
1,960mm77in
Height
1,135mm45in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,665mm105in
2,560mm101in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,684mm66in
Rear track
1,695mm67in
1,658mm65in
Trunk volume
140L
235L
Max trunk volume
140L
339L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
100L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 48VMercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12PowerTorque
  • Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 48V: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48V8,000 rpm-8,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V125,400 rpm2,200-4,200 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48VMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.3 s
10.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
34.2 s
42.6 s
Top speed
338 km/h
210 mph
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
219 km/h
136 mph
208 km/h
129 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48V
640 hp
477 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
670 hp
500 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 has 30 hp more than Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 48V.

The biggest power difference is between Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 48V and Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48V
660 Nm
487 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48V
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
1,870 kg
4,123 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48V
338 km/h
210 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48V3.4 s
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V123.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 has more power, Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 48V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 48V and Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48V
21.3 L/100 km
11.0 mpg US
13.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 and Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 48V: 6.9 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
LamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48V
350 hp/t
261 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
358 hp/t
267 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48V
469 km
292 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
556 km
345 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48V
640 hp
477 kW
3.4 s
338 km/h
210 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
670 hp
500 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 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
LamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48V
Power
640 hp
477 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
338 km/h
210 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Length
4,610 mm
181.5 in
Height
1,135 mm
44.7 in
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
Power
670 hp
500 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,589 mm
180.7 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 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
LamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48V
Power
640 hp
477 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
338 km/h
210 mph
21.3 L/100 km
11.0 mpg US
13.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
Power
670 hp
500 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 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
LamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48V
21.3 L/100 km
11.0 mpg US
13.3 mpg UK
3.4 s
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
3.9 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
LamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48V
350 hp/t
261 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
21.3 L/100 km
11.0 mpg US
13.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
358 hp/t
267 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48VMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
Power
640 hp
477 kW
670 hp
500 kW
Torque
660 Nm
487 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.9 s
Top speed
338 km/h
210 mph
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Lightness
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
Fuel consumption
21.3 L/100 km
11.0 mpg US
13.3 mpg UK
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Length
4,610 mm
181.5 in
Height
1,135 mm
44.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,589 mm
180.7 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Range score
469 km
292 mi
556 km
345 mi
Trunk score
140 L
4.9 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
350 hp/t
261 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
358 hp/t
267 kW/t
2.8 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 48VMercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
Consumption21.3 L/100 km11 mpg US13.3 mpg UK14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km37.29 LC100 km25.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi60.02 LC100 mi40.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used3,197 L844 US gal703 UK gal2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal
Annual fuel cost5,594 LC/year3,780 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 48V

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 340 Nm more
  • Uses 6.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 86 km (54 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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