Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65vsMercedes-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 (R231)

AMG SL 65

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDTwin-turboRoadster2012-2015
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)

500 SL V8

231 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1981-1985

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    630 hp
    470 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,000 Nm
    738 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    323 hp/t
    241 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8
Power
630hp470kW
231hp172kW
Torque
1,000Nm738lb-ft
404Nm298lb-ft
Curb weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
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
48.6s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
95.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
12.8s
Calculated
32.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
323hp/t241kW/t147hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
513Nm/t343lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
647km402mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
4,617mm182in
4,390mm173in
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
241L
-
Max trunk volume
381L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
75L
85L
CO2 emissions
270g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 654,800 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,050 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 (R231)AMG SL 65Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.8 s
32.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65
630 hp
470 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8
231 hp
172 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 has 399 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 (R231) AMG SL 65: 399 hp (298 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65
1,000 Nm
738 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 (R231)AMG SL 65
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 (R231)AMG SL 65
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 (R231)AMG SL 654.0 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V88.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8: 4.1 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 (R231)AMG SL 65
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 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 (R231)AMG SL 65
630 hp
470 kW
4.0 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 (R231)AMG SL 65
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,617 mm
181.8 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 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 (R231)AMG SL 65Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8
Power
630 hp
470 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
404 Nm
298 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 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
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,617 mm
181.8 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,390 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
647 km
402 mi
-
CO2 score
270 g/km
-
Trunk score
241 L
8.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65

  • Has 399 hp more
  • Has 596 Nm more
  • Is 4.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 173 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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