Car comparison

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.

New comparison

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232)

AMG SL 43

381 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2022-2024
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) · Facelift 1985

500 SL V8

245 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1985-1989

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    210 hp/t
    157 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8
Power
381hp284kW
245hp183kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
392Nm289lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight
2,145kg4,729lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.8s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
89.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
28.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city-
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
745km463mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
4,705mm185in
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
-
Max trunk volume
240L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
70L
85L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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 rpm3,250-5,000 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
4.7 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
28.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 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
381 hp
284 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8
245 hp
183 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 has 136 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: 136 hp (101 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
480 Nm
354 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
1,810 kg
3,990 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
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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 434.9 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: 2.4 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 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
381 hp
284 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 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
381 hp
284 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
392 Nm
289 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 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
745 km
463 mi
-
Trunk score
213 L
7.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 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
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43

  • Has 136 hp more
  • Has 88 Nm more
  • Is 2.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 58 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

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

AMG SL 43
SL 400 V6
VS
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43vsMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
500 SL V8
500 SL V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8vsMercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8
AMG SL 43
AMG SL 60 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43vsMercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995AMG SL 60 V8
AMG SL 43
SL 600 V12
VS
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43vsMercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
AMG SL 43
AMG SL 55 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43vsMercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V8
AMG SL 43
AMG SL 63
VS
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43vsMercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
AMG SL 43
SL 600 V12
VS
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43vsMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
500 SL V8
AMG SL 73 V12
VS
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8vsMercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1998AMG SL 73 V12
AMG SL 43
SL 600 V12
VS
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43vsMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006SL 600 V12
AMG SL 43
560 SL CAT V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43vsMercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985560 SL CAT V8
500 SL V8
AMG SL 43
VS
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8vsMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
AMG SL 43
AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
VS
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43vsMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 vs Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) · Facelift 1985 500 SL V8 - car comparison - FastVsFaster