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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6vsMercedes-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 (R231) · Facelift 2016

SL 400 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2019-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)

450 SL V8

225 hp4520 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1973-1980

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    872 km
    542 mi
  • Largest trunk
    364 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    35/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
Power
367hp274kW
225hp168kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
378Nm279lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
2,115kg4,663lb
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
66.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
88.7s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
16.5s
Calculated
47.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
872km542mi
Calculated
621km386mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
4,520cc276cu in
Length
4,631mm182in
4,370mm172in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,315mm52in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,585mm102in
2,455mm97in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,452mm57in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,440mm57in
Trunk volume
364L
-
Max trunk volume
485L
252L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
75L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V65,500-6,000 rpm2,000-4,200 rpm6,300 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 (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.5 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
5.7 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
112 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
367 hp
274 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
225 hp
168 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 has 142 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 (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6: 142 hp (106 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
500 Nm
369 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 (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
1,660 kg
3,660 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 (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
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 (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V64.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V88.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8: 3.9 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 (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8: 5.9 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 (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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 (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
872 km
542 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 (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
367 hp
274 kW
4.9 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 (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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
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 (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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 (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 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 (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
4.9 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 (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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 (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
378 Nm
279 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
872 km
542 mi
621 km
386 mi
Trunk score
364 L
12.9 cu ft
252 L
8.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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 (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6

  • Has 142 hp more
  • Has 122 Nm more
  • Is 3.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 55 km/h (34 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 79 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 251 km (156 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 112 L more trunk volume

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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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