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Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43vsMercedes-Benz SL (R129) · Facelift 1995 SL 500 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 (R129) · Facelift 1995

SL 500 V8

320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1995-1998

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
  • Lightest
    1,735 kg
    3,825 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    181 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    737 km
    458 mi
  • 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 (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
Power
421hp314kW
320hp239kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,230kg4,916lb
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.9s99% target: 275 km/h / 171 mph
Calculated
91.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
737km458mi
Calculated
696km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
4,700mm185in
4,499mm177in
Width
1,915mm75in
1,812mm71in
Height
1,359mm54in
1,303mm51in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,515mm99in
Front track
1,665mm66in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume
213L
265L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
70L
80L

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 (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 500 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 (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
23.0 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
162 km/h
101 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 (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 has 101 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43: 101 hp (75 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 (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
470 Nm
347 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 (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
1,835 kg
4,045 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 (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (R232)AMG SL 434.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V86.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 500 V8: 1.8 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 500 V8: 2.0 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
737 km
458 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
696 km
432 mi

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 (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (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 (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
1,303 mm
51.3 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
6.5 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
Power
421 hp
314 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
6.5 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
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
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
4,499 mm
177.1 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in
Range score
737 km
458 mi
696 km
432 mi
Trunk score
213 L
7.5 cu ft
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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.

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 43Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 500 V8
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43

  • Has 101 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 68 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 41 km (26 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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