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Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12vsMercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2006 AMG SL 65 V12

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

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Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster

6.5 V12

640 hp6496 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2006-2010
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2006

AMG SL 65 V12

612 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 65 V12

  • Highest torque
    1,000 Nm
    738 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    15.1 L/100 km
    15.6 mpg US
    18.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    23.4 L/100 km
    10.1 mpg US
    12.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    530 km
    329 mi
  • Largest trunk
    235 L
  • Best economy score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph
  • Most powerful
    640 hp
    477 kW
  • Lightest
    1,690 kg
    3,726 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    379 hp/t
    282 kW/t
    2.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V12Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 65 V12
Power
640hp477kW
612hp456kW
Torque
660Nm487lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
2,045kg4,508lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,385kg5,258lb
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.2s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
51.1s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
9.2s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
21.3L/100 km11mpg US13.3mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
32.3L/100 km7.3mpg US8.7mpg UK
23.4L/100 km10.1mpg US12.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
379hp/t282kW/t172hp/1000 lb
Calculated
299hp/t223kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
391Nm/t261lb-ft/ton
Calculated
489Nm/t327lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
469km292mi
Calculated
530km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,496cc396cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
4,610mm181in
4,532mm178in
Width
2,058mm81in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,135mm45in
1,298mm51in
Wheelbase
2,665mm105in
2,560mm101in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,695mm67in
1,537mm61in
Trunk volume
150L
235L
Max trunk volume-
339L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
100L
80L
CO2 emissions
495g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 65 V12PowerTorque
  • Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 65 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V128,000 rpm6,000 rpm8,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 65 V124,800-5,100 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V12Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 65 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.2 s
13.5 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
39.1 s
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Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
220 km/h
137 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V12
640 hp
477 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 65 V12
612 hp
456 kW

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12 has 28 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 65 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 65 V12 and Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V12
660 Nm
487 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 65 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 LP640 Roadster6.5 V12
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 65 V12
2,045 kg
4,508 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 LP640 Roadster6.5 V12
330 km/h
205 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 65 V12
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V123.4 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 65 V124.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 65 V12: 0.8 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 LP640 Roadster6.5 V12
21.3 L/100 km
11.0 mpg US
13.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 65 V12
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 65 V12 and Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12: 6.2 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 LP640 Roadster6.5 V12
379 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 65 V12
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V12
469 km
292 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 65 V12
530 km
329 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V12
640 hp
477 kW
3.4 s
330 km/h
205 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 65 V12
612 hp
456 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 LP640 Roadster6.5 V12
Power
640 hp
477 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,610 mm
181.5 in
Height
1,135 mm
44.7 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 65 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,532 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 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 LP640 Roadster6.5 V12
Power
640 hp
477 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
21.3 L/100 km
11.0 mpg US
13.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 65 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 65 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 LP640 Roadster6.5 V12
21.3 L/100 km
11.0 mpg US
13.3 mpg UK
3.4 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 65 V12
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK
4.2 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 LP640 Roadster6.5 V12
379 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
21.3 L/100 km
11.0 mpg US
13.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 65 V12
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLamborghiniMurcielago LP640 Roadster6.5 V12Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 65 V12
Power
640 hp
477 kW
612 hp
456 kW
Torque
660 Nm
487 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
4.2 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
Fuel consumption
21.3 L/100 km
11.0 mpg US
13.3 mpg UK
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 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
4,532 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Range score
469 km
292 mi
530 km
329 mi
CO2 score
495 g/km
-
Trunk score
150 L
5.3 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
379 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 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 Roadster 6.5 V12Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 65 V12
Consumption21.3 L/100 km11 mpg US13.3 mpg UK15.1 L/100 km15.6 mpg US18.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km37.28 LC100 km26.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi59.99 LC100 mi42.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used3,195 L844 US gal703 UK gal2,265 L598 US gal498 UK gal
Annual fuel cost5,591 LC/year3,964 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6.5 V12

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Is 355 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 60 km/h (37 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 79 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 65 V12

  • Has 340 Nm more
  • Uses 6.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 60 km (37 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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