Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12vsMercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230)

SL 600 V12

500 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2003-2006
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)

450 SL V8

225 hp4520 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1973-1980

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    256 hp/t
    191 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
Power
500hp373kW
225hp168kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
378Nm279lb-ft
Curb weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
2,300kg5,071lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
59.5s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
88.7s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
47.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.3L/100 km10.5mpg US12.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
410Nm/t275lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
556km345mi
Calculated
621km386mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,513cc336cu in
4,520cc276cu in
Length
4,535mm179in
4,370mm172in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,298mm51in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,560mm101in
2,455mm97in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,452mm57in
Rear track
1,537mm61in
1,440mm57in
Trunk volume
235L
-
Max trunk volume
317L
252L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V125,000 rpm1,800-3,600 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V85,000 rpm3,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
47.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12
500 hp
373 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
225 hp
168 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 has 275 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12: 275 hp (205 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
378 Nm
279 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
1,585 kg
3,494 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 (R230)SL 600 V12
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V124.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V88.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8: 4.1 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 (R230)SL 600 V12
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12
556 km
345 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
621 km
386 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12
500 hp
373 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
225 hp
168 kW
8.8 s
215 km/h
134 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 (R230)SL 600 V12
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
252 L
8.9 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 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 (R230)SL 600 V12
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 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 (R230)SL 600 V12
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
8.8 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 (R230)SL 600 V12
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
378 Nm
279 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
252 L
8.9 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
556 km
345 mi
621 km
386 mi
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
252 L
8.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8
Consumption14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.20 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.56 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,780 LC/year3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12

  • Has 275 hp more
  • Has 422 Nm more
  • Is 4.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 55 km/h (34 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 114 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8

  • Is 365 kg lighter
  • Has 65 km (40 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 17 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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