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Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) · Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) · Facelift 2008

AMG SL 65 Black Series V12

670 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2008-2009

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

AMG SL 63 V8

571 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12

Quickest 0-100 km/h
3.9 s
Fastest top speed
335 km/h
208 mph Unrestricted
320 km/h
199 mph Restricted
Most powerful
670 hp
500 kW
Highest torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Best power-to-weight
358 hp/t
267 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
Best overall score
73/100
Best performance score
91/100
Best practicality score
36/100

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8

Lightest
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Lowest combined fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Best estimated range
641 km
398 mi
Largest trunk
504 L
Best economy score
75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
Model	Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12	Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
Power	670hp500kW	571hp426kW
Torque	1,000Nm738lb-ft	900Nm664lb-ft
Curb weight	1,870kg4,123lb	1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight	2,100kg4,630lb	2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed	Unrestricted 335 km/h208 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph Calculated	Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated
To 99% top speed	62.3s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph Calculated	49.4s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	3.9s	4.1s
0-200 km/h	10.8s Calculated	13.1s Calculated
0-60 mph	3.7s Calculated	3.9s Calculated
Fuel consumption	14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK	11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city	-	15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway	-	9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile	11.6s Calculated	12.1s Calculated
Power-to-weight	358hp/t267kW/t163hp/1000 lb Calculated	323hp/t241kW/t146hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	535Nm/t358lb-ft/ton Calculated	508Nm/t340lb-ft/ton Calculated
Estimated range	556km345mi Calculated	641km398mi Calculated
Displacement	5,980cc365cu in	5,461cc333cu in
Length	4,589mm181in	4,633mm182in
Width	1,960mm77in	1,877mm74in
Height	1,310mm52in	1,300mm51in
Wheelbase	2,560mm101in	2,585mm102in
Front track	1,684mm66in	-
Rear track	1,658mm65in	-
Trunk volume	235L	-
Max trunk volume	339L	504L
Doors	2	2
Seats	2	2
Fuel tank	80L	75L

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 SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8PowerTorque

Dyno simulation data table
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-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8	5,500 rpm	2,250 rpm	5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
Metric	Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12	Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	3.7 s	3.9 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	3.9 s	4.1 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 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited
	Drag race simulation
60 ft 18 m	2.1 s	2.1 s
330 ft 101 m	5.2 s	5.3 s
1/8 mile 201 m	7.7 s	7.9 s
1000 ft 305 m	9.8 s	10.2 s
1/4 mile 402 m	11.6 s	12.1 s
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m	208 km/h 129 mph	193 km/h 120 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12	670 hp 500 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 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 SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12	1,000 Nm 738 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8	900 Nm 664 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12	1,870 kg 4,123 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8	1,770 kg 3,902 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12	Unrestricted 335 km/h208 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 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
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12	3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8	4.1 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 SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 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
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-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8	11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: 2.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12	358 hp/t 267 kW/t 2.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8	323 hp/t 241 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12	556 km 345 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8	641 km 398 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
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-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8	571 hp 426 kW	4.1 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.

Vehicle

Performance score

Practicality score

Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12

Power	670 hp 500 kW
0-100 km/h	3.9 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

Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8

Power	571 hp 426 kW
0-100 km/h	4.1 s
Top speed Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph

Doors/seats	2 doors 2 seats
Trunk	504 L 17.8 cu ft
Length	4,633 mm 182.4 in
Height	1,300 mm 51.2 in

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

Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12

Power	670 hp 500 kW
0-100 km/h	3.9 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-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8

Power	571 hp 426 kW
0-100 km/h	4.1 s
Top speed Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph

11.7 L/100 km

20.1 mpg US

24.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 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
Vehicle	Fuel consumption, L/100 km	0-100 km/h, s
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-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8	11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK	4.1 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
Vehicle	Power-to-weight, hp/t	Fuel consumption, L/100 km
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-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8	323 hp/t 241 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp	11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Vehicle

Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12

Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8

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

4.1 s

Top speed

Unrestricted

335 km/h208 mph

Restricted

320 km/h199 mph

Unrestricted

270 km/h168 mph

Restricted

250 km/h155 mph

Lightness

1,870 kg

4,123 lb

1,770 kg

3,902 lb

Fuel consumption

14.4 L/100 km

16.3 mpg US

19.6 mpg UK

11.7 L/100 km

20.1 mpg US

24.1 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	504 L 17.8 cu ft
Length	4,633 mm 182.4 in
Height	1,300 mm 51.2 in

Range score

556 km

345 mi

641 km

398 mi

Trunk score

235 L

8.3 cu ft

504 L

17.8 cu ft

Power-to-weight score

358 hp/t

267 kW/t

2.8 kg/hp

323 hp/t

241 kW/t

3.1 kg/hp

Overall

Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
Vehicle	Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12	Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8
Consumption	14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK	11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km	25.20 LC100 km	20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi	40.56 LC100 mi	32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used	2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal	1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost	3,780 LC/year	3,071 LC/year