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Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) · Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12vsMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43

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

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R232)

AMG SL 43

421 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2024-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43

  • Lightest
    1,735 kg
    3,825 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    737 km
    458 mi
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
Power
670hp500kW
421hp314kW
Torque
1,000Nm738lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,185kg4,817lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
278 km/h
173 mph
To 99% top speed
62.3s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
65.9s99% target: 275 km/h / 171 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
10.8s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
358hp/t267kW/t163hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
535Nm/t358lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
556km345mi
Calculated
737km458mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,589mm181in
4,700mm185in
Width
1,960mm77in
1,915mm75in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,359mm54in
Wheelbase
2,560mm101in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,684mm66in
1,665mm66in
Rear track
1,658mm65in
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume
235L
213L
Max trunk volume
339L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
80L
70L

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 (R232) AMG SL 43PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43: 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 (R232)AMG SL 436,750 rpm5,000 rpm7,000 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.8 s
15.4 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
278 km/h
173 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
208 km/h
129 mph
183 km/h
114 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
421 hp
314 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 has 249 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 and Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: 249 hp (186 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
500 Nm
369 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
1,735 kg
3,825 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
278 km/h
173 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 (R232)AMG SL 434.7 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 (R232) AMG SL 43: 0.8 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 and Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: 4.9 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
737 km
458 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
421 hp
314 kW
4.7 s
278 km/h
173 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,700 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,359 mm
53.5 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
4.7 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
Power
670 hp
500 kW
421 hp
314 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
278 km/h
173 mph
Lightness
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,700 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,359 mm
53.5 in
Range score
556 km
345 mi
737 km
458 mi
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
358 hp/t
267 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43
Consumption14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.20 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.56 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,780 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 249 hp more
  • Has 500 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 57 km/h (35 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 116 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 22 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 181 km (113 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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