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

AMG SL 63 V8

585 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2021-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
Power
670hp500kW
585hp436kW
Torque
1,000Nm738lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
55.9s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
10.8s
Calculated
10.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
358hp/t267kW/t163hp/1000 lb
Calculated
309hp/t230kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
535Nm/t358lb-ft/ton
Calculated
422Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
556km345mi
Calculated
551km342mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
4,589mm181in
4,705mm185in
Width
1,960mm77in
1,915mm75in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,353mm53in
Wheelbase
2,560mm101in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,684mm66in
1,660mm65in
Rear track
1,658mm65in
1,625mm64in
Trunk volume
235L
213L
Max trunk volume
339L
240L
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 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V85,500-6,500 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,750 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 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.8 s
10.5 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
42.3 s
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Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Limited
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
209 km/h
130 mph
208 km/h
129 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 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 has 85 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: 85 hp (63 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 63 V8
800 Nm
590 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 63 V8
1,895 kg
4,178 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 63 V8
315 km/h
196 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 63 V83.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: 0.3 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 63 V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: 1.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
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 63 V8
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 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 63 V8
551 km
342 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 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW
3.6 s
315 km/h
196 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 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 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 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) 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
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 63 V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
3.6 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 63 V8
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
Power
670 hp
500 kW
585 hp
436 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 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
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 in
Range score
556 km
345 mi
551 km
342 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
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8
Consumption14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.20 LC100 km22.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.56 LC100 mi35.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,780 LC/year3,334 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 85 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 50 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 4 km (3 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 22 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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