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Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43vsMercedes-Benz SL (R107) · Facelift 1985 500 SL V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R232)

AMG SL 43

421 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2024-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) · Facelift 1985

500 SL V8

245 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1985-1989

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    278 km/h
    173 mph
  • Most powerful
    421 hp
    314 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    181 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8
Power
421hp314kW
245hp183kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
392Nm289lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.9s99% target: 275 km/h / 171 mph
Calculated
89.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
28.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city-
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
737km458mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
4,700mm185in
4,390mm173in
Width
1,915mm75in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,359mm54in
1,307mm51in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,455mm97in
Front track
1,665mm66in
1,465mm58in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,466mm58in
Trunk volume
213L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
70L
85L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Facelift 1985 500 SL V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Facelift 1985 500 SL V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 436,750 rpm5,000 rpm7,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V84,750 rpm3,750 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
28.3 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
421 hp
314 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8
245 hp
183 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 has 176 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Facelift 1985 500 SL V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Facelift 1985 500 SL V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43: 176 hp (131 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8
392 Nm
289 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8
1,610 kg
3,549 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
278 km/h
173 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 434.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V87.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Facelift 1985 500 SL V8: 2.6 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
421 hp
314 kW
4.7 s
278 km/h
173 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8
245 hp
183 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,700 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,359 mm
53.5 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,390 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,307 mm
51.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8
Power
421 hp
314 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
392 Nm
289 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
7.3 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,700 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,359 mm
53.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,390 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,307 mm
51.5 in
Range score
737 km
458 mi
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Trunk score
213 L
7.5 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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 (R232) AMG SL 43
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43

  • Has 176 hp more
  • Has 108 Nm more
  • Is 2.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 33 km/h (21 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 90 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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