Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) · Facelift 2008
AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
670 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2008-2009
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) · Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12vsMercedes-Benz CL (C216) · Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) · Facelift 2010
AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8
571 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2010-2013
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.9 s
- Fastest top speed335 km/h208 mph Unrestricted320 km/h199 mph Restricted
- Most powerful670 hp500 kW
- Highest torque1,000 Nm738 lb-ft
- Lightest1,870 kg4,123 lb
- Best power-to-weight358 hp/t267 kW/t2.8 kg/hp
- Best performance score91/100
Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8
- Lowest combined fuel consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
- Best estimated range857 km533 mi
- Largest trunk490 L
- Best overall score78/100
- Best economy score79/100
- Best practicality score55/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 | Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 670hp500kW | 571hp426kW |
| Torque | 1,000Nm738lb-ft | 900Nm664lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,870kg4,123lb | 2,060kg4,542lb |
| Gross weight | 2,100kg4,630lb | 2,585kg5,699lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 335 km/h208 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 315 km/h196 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 62.3s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph Calculated | 72.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9s | 4.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 10.8s Calculated | 13.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.7s Calculated | 4.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK | 10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.6s Calculated | 12.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 358hp/t267kW/t163hp/1000 lb Calculated | 277hp/t207kW/t126hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 535Nm/t358lb-ft/ton Calculated | 437Nm/t292lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 556km345mi Calculated | 857km533mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 5,980cc365cu in | 5,461cc333cu in |
| Length | 4,589mm181in | 5,106mm201in |
| Width | 1,960mm77in | 1,871mm74in |
| Height | 1,310mm52in | 1,425mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,560mm101in | 2,955mm116in |
| Front track | 1,684mm66in | 1,601mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,658mm65in | 1,607mm63in |
| Ground clearance | - | 131mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 235L | 490L |
| Max trunk volume | 339L | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 80L | 90L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 | 5,400 rpm | 2,200-4,200 rpm | 5,650 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | 5,500 rpm | 2,250-3,750 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 | Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.7 s | 4.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.9 s | 4.4 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 10.8 s | 13.1 s |
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h | 42.6 s | - |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 335 km/h208 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph Limited | Unrestricted 315 km/h196 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.2 s | 5.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.7 s | 8.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.8 s | 10.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.6 s | 12.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 208 km/h 129 mph | 194 km/h 120 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 | 670 hp 500 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | 571 hp 426 kW |
Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 has 99 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: 99 hp (74 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 | 1,000 Nm 738 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | 900 Nm 664 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 | 1,870 kg 4,123 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | 2,060 kg 4,542 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 | Unrestricted 335 km/h208 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | Unrestricted 315 km/h196 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 | 3.9 s |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | 4.4 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8: 0.5 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 | 14.4 L/100 km 16.3 mpg US 19.6 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | 10.5 L/100 km 22.4 mpg US 26.9 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: 3.9 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 | 358 hp/t 267 kW/t 2.8 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | 277 hp/t 207 kW/t 3.6 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 | 556 km 345 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | 857 km 533 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | 571 hp 426 kW | 4.4 s | Unrestricted 315 km/h196 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 |
| 14.4 L/100 km 16.3 mpg US 19.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 |
| 10.5 L/100 km 22.4 mpg US 26.9 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 Performance Package 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| 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 |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | 10.5 L/100 km 22.4 mpg US 26.9 mpg UK | 4.4 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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 |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | 277 hp/t 207 kW/t 3.6 kg/hp | 10.5 L/100 km 22.4 mpg US 26.9 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 | Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 670 hp 500 kW | 571 hp 426 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 1,000 Nm 738 lb-ft | 900 Nm 664 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.9 s | 4.4 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 335 km/h208 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph | Unrestricted 315 km/h196 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,870 kg 4,123 lb | 2,060 kg 4,542 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 14.4 L/100 km 16.3 mpg US 19.6 mpg UK | 10.5 L/100 km 22.4 mpg US 26.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 556 km 345 mi | 857 km 533 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 235 L 8.3 cu ft | 490 L 17.3 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 358 hp/t 267 kW/t 2.8 kg/hp | 277 hp/t 207 kW/t 3.6 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 | Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 |
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| Consumption | 14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK | 10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 25.20 LC100 km | 18.38 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 40.56 LC100 mi | 29.57 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal | 1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,780 LC/year | 2,756 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
- Has 99 hp more
- Has 100 Nm more
- Is 190 kg lighter
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
- Has 81 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Smallest trunk
Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8
- Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 302 km (187 mi) more estimated range
- Has 255 L more trunk volume
Pros
- 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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