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

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

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231)

AMG SL 65

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDTwin-turboRoadster2012-2015

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
  • Lightest
    1,870 kg
    4,123 lb
  • 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) AMG SL 65

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    647 km
    402 mi
  • Largest trunk
    241 L
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65
Power
670hp500kW
630hp470kW
Torque
1,000Nm738lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,210kg4,872lb
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
61.8s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
48.6s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
10.8s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
358hp/t267kW/t163hp/1000 lb
Calculated
323hp/t241kW/t147hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
535Nm/t358lb-ft/ton
Calculated
513Nm/t343lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
556km345mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
4,589mm181in
4,617mm182in
Width
1,960mm77in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,560mm101in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,684mm66in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,658mm65in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
235L
241L
Max trunk volume
339L
381L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
75L
CO2 emissions-
270g/km

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) AMG SL 65PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V125,400 rpm2,200-4,200 rpm5,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 654,800 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.8 s
12.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
42.3 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
209 km/h
130 mph
194 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
670 hp
500 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65
630 hp
470 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 has 40 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 and Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65
1,950 kg
4,299 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 Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65
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-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V123.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 654.0 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) AMG SL 65: 0.1 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 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)AMG SL 65
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 and Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: 2.8 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 Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
358 hp/t
267 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65
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
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
556 km
345 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65
647 km
402 mi

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
670 hp
500 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65
630 hp
470 kW
4.0 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-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,617 mm
181.8 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-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
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-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 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
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
4.0 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
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)AMG SL 65
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65
Power
670 hp
500 kW
630 hp
470 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.0 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
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
Fuel consumption
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,617 mm
181.8 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Range score
556 km
345 mi
647 km
402 mi
CO2 score
-
270 g/km
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
241 L
8.5 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
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 SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65
Consumption14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.20 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.56 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,780 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 65 km/h (40 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 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 SL (R231) AMG SL 65

  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 91 km (57 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 6 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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