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Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 3) 1005 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    426 km/h
    265 mph
  • Most powerful
    1,005 hp
    749 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,550 Nm
    1,143 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,870 kg
    4,123 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    537 hp/t
    401 kW/t
    1.9 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
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    94/100
  • Best economy score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    36/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 3)1005 hpMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 2)871 hpMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 1)791 hpMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12670 hp
Power
1,005hp749kW+335 hp
871hp650kW+201 hp
791hp590kW+121 hp
670hp500kW
Torque
1,550Nm1,143lb-ft+550 Nm
1,350Nm996lb-ft+350 Nm
1,220Nm900lb-ft+220 Nm
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,870kg4,123lb
1,870kg4,123lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,100kg4,630lb
2,100kg4,630lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
426 km/h
265 mph
+91 km/h
406 km/h
252 mph
+71 km/h
393 km/h
244 mph
+58 km/h
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.4s99% target: 422 km/h / 262 mph-5.8 s
Calculated
58.2s99% target: 402 km/h / 250 mph-4.0 s
Calculated
62.6s99% target: 389 km/h / 242 mph+0.3 s
Calculated
62.3s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s-0.9 s
3.3s-0.6 s
3.5s-0.4 s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
7.4s-3.4 s
Calculated
8.1s-2.6 s
Calculated
8.9s-1.9 s
Calculated
10.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
3.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.4s-0.4 s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.1s-1.5 s
Calculated
10.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
10.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
537hp/t401kW/t244hp/1000 lb
Calculated
466hp/t347kW/t211hp/1000 lb
Calculated
423hp/t315kW/t192hp/1000 lb
Calculated
358hp/t267kW/t163hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
829Nm/t555lb-ft/ton
Calculated
722Nm/t483lb-ft/ton
Calculated
652Nm/t437lb-ft/ton
Calculated
535Nm/t358lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
556km345mi
Calculated
556km345mi
Calculated
556km345mi
Calculated
556km345mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
4,589mm181in
4,589mm181in
4,589mm181in
4,589mm181in
Width
1,960mm77in
1,960mm77in
1,960mm77in
1,960mm77in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,310mm52in
1,310mm52in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,560mm101in
2,560mm101in
2,560mm101in
2,560mm101in
Front track
1,684mm66in
1,684mm66in
1,684mm66in
1,684mm66in
Rear track
1,658mm65in
1,658mm65in
1,658mm65in
1,658mm65in
Trunk volume
235L
235L
235L
235L
Max trunk volume
339L
339L
339L
339L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
80L
80L
80L

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 V12 (Stage 3) 1005 hpMercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 2) 871 hpMercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 1) 791 hpMercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 670 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 3) 1005 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 2) 871 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 1) 791 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 670 hp: Power / Torque

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 3)1005 hpMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 2)871 hpMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 1)791 hpMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12670 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.9 s
3.2 s
3.4 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
3.3 s
3.5 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.4 s
8.1 s
8.9 s
10.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
16.7 s
19.3 s
22.2 s
42.6 s
Top speed
426 km/h
265 mph
406 km/h
252 mph
393 km/h
244 mph
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.7 s
4.9 s
5.0 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.8 s
7.1 s
7.3 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.7 s
9.0 s
9.3 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
10.9 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
247 km/h
153 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
208 km/h
129 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 3) 1005 hp has 335 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 670 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 670 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 3) 1005 hp: 335 hp (250 kW).

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 3) 1005 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 670 hp: 0.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 2) 871 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 1) 791 hp, separated by only 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 3)1005 hp
1,005 hp
749 kW
3.0 s
426 km/h
265 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 2)871 hp
871 hp
650 kW
3.3 s
406 km/h
252 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 1)791 hp
791 hp
590 kW
3.5 s
393 km/h
244 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12670 hp
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
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 3)1005 hp
Power
1,005 hp
749 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
426 km/h
265 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
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 2)871 hp
Power
871 hp
650 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
406 km/h
252 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
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 1)791 hp
Power
791 hp
590 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
393 km/h
244 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
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12670 hp
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
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 3)1005 hp
Power
1,005 hp
749 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
426 km/h
265 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 2)871 hp
Power
871 hp
650 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
406 km/h
252 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 1)791 hp
Power
791 hp
590 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
393 km/h
244 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12670 hp
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 (Stage 3) 1005 hp 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 Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 3)1005 hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
3.0 s
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 2)871 hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
3.3 s
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 1)791 hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
3.5 s
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12670 hp
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
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 3)1005 hp
537 hp/t
401 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 2)871 hp
466 hp/t
347 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 1)791 hp
423 hp/t
315 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12670 hp
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
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 3)1005 hpMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 2)871 hpMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 1)791 hpMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12670 hp
Power
1,005 hp
749 kW
871 hp
650 kW
791 hp
590 kW
670 hp
500 kW
Torque
1,550 Nm
1,143 lb-ft
1,350 Nm
996 lb-ft
1,220 Nm
900 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 s
3.3 s
3.5 s
3.9 s
Top speed
426 km/h
265 mph
406 km/h
252 mph
393 km/h
244 mph
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Lightness
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
Fuel consumption
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
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
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
556 km
345 mi
556 km
345 mi
556 km
345 mi
556 km
345 mi
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
537 hp/t
401 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
466 hp/t
347 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
423 hp/t
315 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
358 hp/t
267 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 3) 1005 hpMercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 2) 871 hpMercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 1) 791 hpMercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 670 hp
Consumption14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.20 LC100 km25.20 LC100 km25.20 LC100 km25.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.56 LC100 mi40.56 LC100 mi40.56 LC100 mi40.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,780 LC/year3,780 LC/year3,780 LC/year3,780 LC/year

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