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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12vsMercedes-Benz SL (R107) · Facelift 1985 560 SL CAT 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

AMG SL 65 V12

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) · Facelift 1985

560 SL CAT V8

230 hp5547 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1985-1989

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12

  • 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
    336 hp/t
    251 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    33/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985560 SL CAT V8
Power
630hp470kW
230hp172kW
Torque
1,000Nm738lb-ft
373Nm275lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,715kg3,781lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
47.1s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
84.1s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
12.6s
Calculated
36.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
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Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
336hp/t251kW/t152hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
533Nm/t357lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
630km392mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
5,547cc338cu in
Length-
4,580mm180in
Width-
1,790mm70in
Height-
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase-
2,455mm97in
Front track-
1,465mm58in
Rear track-
1,466mm58in
Trunk volume
364L
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Max trunk volume
504L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
75L
85L
CO2 emissions
279g/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) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Facelift 1985 560 SL CAT V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Facelift 1985 560 SL CAT V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V124,800-5,400 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985560 SL CAT V84,750 rpm3,250 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985560 SL CAT V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.6 s
36.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12
630 hp
470 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985560 SL CAT V8
230 hp
172 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 has 400 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Facelift 1985 560 SL CAT V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Facelift 1985 560 SL CAT V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12: 400 hp (298 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985560 SL CAT V8
373 Nm
275 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985560 SL CAT V8
1,715 kg
3,781 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 2016AMG SL 65 V12
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985560 SL CAT V8
223 km/h
139 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 2016AMG SL 65 V124.0 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985560 SL CAT V87.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Facelift 1985 560 SL CAT V8: 3.7 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)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12
336 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985560 SL CAT V8
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12
630 hp
470 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985560 SL CAT V8
230 hp
172 kW
7.7 s
223 km/h
139 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 2016AMG SL 65 V12
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
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length-
Height-
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985560 SL CAT V8
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985560 SL CAT V8
Power
630 hp
470 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
630 km
392 mi
-
CO2 score
279 g/km
-
Trunk score
364 L
12.9 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
336 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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 (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12

  • Has 400 hp more
  • Has 627 Nm more
  • Is 3.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 47 km/h (29 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 202 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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