Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12vsMercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 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)

500 SL V8

231 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1981-1985

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    68/100

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8

  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.6 L/100 km
    15.1 mpg US
    18.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8
Power
500hp373kW
231hp172kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
404Nm298lb-ft
Curb weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,300kg5,071lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.5s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
95.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
32.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
22.3L/100 km10.5mpg US12.7mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
410Nm/t275lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
556km345mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,513cc336cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
4,535mm179in
4,390mm173in
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
-
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 (R230) SL 600 V12Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 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)500 SL V84,750 rpm3,000 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
32.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
149 km/h
92 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)500 SL V8
231 hp
172 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 has 269 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12: 269 hp (201 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)500 SL V8
404 Nm
298 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)500 SL V8
1,540 kg
3,395 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)500 SL V8
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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)500 SL V88.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8: 3.4 s.

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)500 SL V8
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

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)500 SL V8
231 hp
172 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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)500 SL V8
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,390 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
404 Nm
298 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 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-
Length
4,390 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
556 km
345 mi
-
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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 (R230) SL 600 V12
Consumption14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,780 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12

  • Has 269 hp more
  • Has 396 Nm more
  • Is 3.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 106 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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