Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) · Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12vsMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197)

Black Series 6.2 V8

631 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,550 kg
    3,417 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    407 hp/t
    304 kW/t
    2.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    620 km
    386 mi
  • Best economy score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
Power
670hp500kW
631hp471kW
Torque
1,000Nm738lb-ft
635Nm468lb-ft
Curb weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
62.3s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
51.7s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
10.8s
Calculated
10.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
19.7L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
358hp/t267kW/t163hp/1000 lb
Calculated
407hp/t304kW/t185hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
535Nm/t358lb-ft/ton
Calculated
410Nm/t274lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
556km345mi
Calculated
620km386mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
4,589mm181in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,960mm77in
1,965mm77in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,260mm50in
Wheelbase
2,560mm101in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,684mm66in
1,702mm67in
Rear track
1,658mm65in
1,677mm66in
Trunk volume
235L
176L
Max trunk volume
339L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
85L

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 SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V87,400 rpm5,500 rpm8,000 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 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
10.2 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
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 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
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
208 km/h
129 mph
211 km/h
131 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
631 hp
471 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 has 39 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: 39 hp (29 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
635 Nm
468 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
1,550 kg
3,417 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V83.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: 0.7 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
407 hp/t
304 kW/t
2.5 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
620 km
386 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
631 hp
471 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
Power
631 hp
471 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
176 L
6.2 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
Power
631 hp
471 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
407 hp/t
304 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
Power
670 hp
500 kW
631 hp
471 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
635 Nm
468 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
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 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
176 L
6.2 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in
Range score
556 km
345 mi
620 km
386 mi
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
176 L
6.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
358 hp/t
267 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
407 hp/t
304 kW/t
2.5 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 SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8
Consumption14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.20 LC100 km23.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.56 LC100 mi38.58 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,780 LC/year3,596 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8

  • Is 320 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 49 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 65 km (40 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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