Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) 4.0 V8vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190)

4.0 V8

476 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboRoadster2017-2021
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

SL 500 V8

455 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    302 km/h
    188 mph
  • Most powerful
    476 hp
    355 kW
  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    298 hp/t
    223 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8

  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    743 km
    461 mi
  • Largest trunk
    364 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    35/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Power
476hp355kW
455hp339kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
55.7s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
12.2s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
298hp/t223kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
261hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
395Nm/t264lb-ft/ton
Calculated
402Nm/t269lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
691km430mi
Calculated
743km461mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,544mm179in
4,631mm182in
Width
1,939mm76in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,259mm50in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,684mm66in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
165L
364L
Max trunk volume-
485L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
65L
75L
CO2 emissions
219g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) 4.0 V8Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V86,000 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V85,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.2 s
14.2 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 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
5.2 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
123 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8
476 hp
355 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) 4.0 V8 has 21 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) 4.0 V8: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
1,740 kg
3,836 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-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8
302 km/h
188 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
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
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V84.0 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V84.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) 4.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8: 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-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) 4.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8: 0.7 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-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8
298 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8
691 km
430 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
743 km
461 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8
476 hp
355 kW
4.0 s
302 km/h
188 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW
4.3 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
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8
Power
476 hp
355 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
165 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,544 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,259 mm
49.6 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 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

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-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8
Power
476 hp
355 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) 4.0 V8 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-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
4.0 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
4.3 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-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8
298 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Power
476 hp
355 kW
455 hp
339 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.3 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
165 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,544 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,259 mm
49.6 in
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
Range score
691 km
430 mi
743 km
461 mi
CO2 score
219 g/km
-
Trunk score
165 L
5.8 cu ft
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
298 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) 4.0 V8Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) 4.0 V8

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 km/h (20 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 51 km (32 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 199 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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