Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8vsMercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) S 4.0 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R232)

AMG SL 63 V8

585 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2021-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190)

S 4.0 V8

522 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboRoadster2017-2021

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Most powerful
    585 hp
    436 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    213 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) S 4.0 V8

  • Lightest
    1,625 kg
    3,583 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    321 hp/t
    240 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    565 km
    351 mi
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)S 4.0 V8
Power
585hp436kW
522hp389kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
670Nm494lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,625kg3,583lb
Gross weight-
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
308 km/h
191 mph
To 99% top speed
55.9s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
58.8s99% target: 305 km/h / 189 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
10.5s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
309hp/t230kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
321hp/t240kW/t146hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
422Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
412Nm/t276lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
551km342mi
Calculated
565km351mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
4,705mm185in
4,551mm179in
Width
1,915mm75in
1,939mm76in
Height
1,353mm53in
1,260mm50in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,678mm66in
Rear track
1,625mm64in
-
Ground clearance-
96mm4in
Trunk volume
213L
165L
Max trunk volume
240L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
70L
65L
CO2 emissions-
262g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) S 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) S 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V85,500-6,500 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)S 4.0 V86,250 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)S 4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.5 s
11.3 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
308 km/h
191 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
208 km/h
129 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)S 4.0 V8
522 hp
389 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8 has 63 hp more than Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) S 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) S 4.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8: 63 hp (47 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)S 4.0 V8
670 Nm
494 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)S 4.0 V8
1,625 kg
3,583 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
315 km/h
196 mph
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)S 4.0 V8
308 km/h
191 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V83.6 s
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)S 4.0 V83.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) S 4.0 V8: 0.2 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)S 4.0 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) S 4.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8: 1.2 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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)S 4.0 V8
321 hp/t
240 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
551 km
342 mi
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)S 4.0 V8
565 km
351 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW
3.6 s
315 km/h
196 mph
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)S 4.0 V8
522 hp
389 kW
3.8 s
308 km/h
191 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 in
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)S 4.0 V8
Power
522 hp
389 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
165 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,551 mm
179.2 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)S 4.0 V8
Power
522 hp
389 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) S 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-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
3.6 s
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)S 4.0 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
3.8 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)S 4.0 V8
321 hp/t
240 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)S 4.0 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
522 hp
389 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
670 Nm
494 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.8 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
308 km/h
191 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Fuel consumption
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
165 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,551 mm
179.2 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in
Range score
551 km
342 mi
565 km
351 mi
CO2 score
-
262 g/km
Trunk score
213 L
7.5 cu ft
165 L
5.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
321 hp/t
240 kW/t
3.1 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 (R232) AMG SL 63 V8Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) S 4.0 V8
Consumption12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.22 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.77 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,334 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8

  • Has 63 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 48 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) S 4.0 V8

  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 14 km (9 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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