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Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) · Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

SL 500 V8

455 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Power
670hp500kW
455hp339kW
Torque
1,000Nm738lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,175kg4,795lb
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
55.7s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
10.8s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
358hp/t267kW/t163hp/1000 lb
Calculated
261hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
535Nm/t358lb-ft/ton
Calculated
402Nm/t269lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
556km345mi
Calculated
743km461mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,589mm181in
4,631mm182in
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
364L
Max trunk volume
339L
485L
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 SL 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8: 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)Facelift 2016SL 500 V85,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm6,500 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)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.8 s
14.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
42.6 s
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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
5.4 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
188 km/h
117 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)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 has 215 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: 215 hp (160 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)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
700 Nm
516 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)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
1,740 kg
3,836 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)Facelift 2016SL 500 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
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V123.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V84.3 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 SL 500 V8: 0.4 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)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: 4.3 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)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 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)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
743 km
461 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)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW
4.3 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)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 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)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 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 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 2016SL 500 V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
4.3 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)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Power
670 hp
500 kW
455 hp
339 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.3 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
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Range score
556 km
345 mi
743 km
461 mi
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
358 hp/t
267 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
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 V12Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8
Consumption14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.20 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.56 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,780 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 215 hp more
  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 65 km/h (40 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 97 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 187 km (116 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 129 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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