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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) · Facelift 1995 AMG SL 60 V8vsMercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12

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

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) · Facelift 1995

AMG SL 60 V8

381 hp5956 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1996-1998
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129)

SL 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1993-1995

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 AMG SL 60 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,855 kg
    4,090 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    205 hp/t
    153 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.0 L/100 km
    14.7 mpg US
    17.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    696 km
    432 mi
  • Largest trunk
    265 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995AMG SL 60 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
Power
381hp284kW
394hp294kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,855kg4,090lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Gross weight
2,230kg4,916lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
80.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
86.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
19.7s
Calculated
21.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
20.2L/100 km11.6mpg US14.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
313Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
696km432mi
Calculated
606km377mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,956cc363cu in
5,987cc365cu in
Length
4,499mm177in
4,470mm176in
Width
1,812mm71in
1,812mm71in
Height
1,296mm51in
1,296mm51in
Wheelbase
2,515mm99in
2,515mm99in
Front track
1,532mm60in
1,532mm60in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,521mm60in
Trunk volume
265L
265L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 AMG SL 60 V8Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 AMG SL 60 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995AMG SL 60 V85,500 rpm3,750 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V125,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995AMG SL 60 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.7 s
21.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
167 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995AMG SL 60 V8
381 hp
284 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12 has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 AMG SL 60 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 AMG SL 60 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995AMG SL 60 V8
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
570 Nm
420 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995AMG SL 60 V8
1,855 kg
4,090 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
1,980 kg
4,365 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 (R129)Facelift 1995AMG SL 60 V8
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995AMG SL 60 V85.8 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V126.1 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 AMG SL 60 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 AMG SL 60 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995AMG SL 60 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 AMG SL 60 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12: 1.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995AMG SL 60 V8
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995AMG SL 60 V8
696 km
432 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
606 km
377 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995AMG SL 60 V8
381 hp
284 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (R129)Facelift 1995AMG SL 60 V8
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
4,499 mm
177.1 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
4,470 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995AMG SL 60 V8
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 AMG SL 60 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995AMG SL 60 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
5.8 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995AMG SL 60 V8
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995AMG SL 60 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
Power
381 hp
284 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,855 kg
4,090 lb
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
4,499 mm
177.1 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
4,470 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in
Range score
696 km
432 mi
606 km
377 mi
Trunk score
265 L
9.4 cu ft
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 AMG SL 60 V8Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 AMG SL 60 V8

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 90 km (56 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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