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Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 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 (R232)

AMG SL 63 V8

585 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2021-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129)

SL 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1993-1995

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Most powerful
    585 hp
    436 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,895 kg
    4,178 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    309 hp/t
    230 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
Power
585hp436kW
394hp294kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Gross weight-
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.9s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
86.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
10.5s
Calculated
21.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
20.2L/100 km11.6mpg US14.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
309hp/t230kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
422Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
551km342mi
Calculated
606km377mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
5,987cc365cu in
Length
4,705mm185in
4,470mm176in
Width
1,915mm75in
1,812mm71in
Height
1,353mm53in
1,296mm51in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,515mm99in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,532mm60in
Rear track
1,625mm64in
1,521mm60in
Trunk volume
213L
265L
Max trunk volume
240L
-
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 63 V8Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V85,500-6,500 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,750 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.5 s
21.0 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
208 km/h
129 mph
167 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8 has 191 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8: 191 hp (142 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
800 Nm
590 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
1,895 kg
4,178 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
315 km/h
196 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V83.6 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V126.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12: 2.5 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 63 V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 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 (R232) AMG SL 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12: 0.5 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 63 V8
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
551 km
342 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW
3.6 s
315 km/h
196 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 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 (R232) AMG SL 63 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
3.6 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
Power
585 hp
436 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
6.1 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
Fuel consumption
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 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
551 km
342 mi
606 km
377 mi
Trunk score
213 L
7.5 cu ft
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12
Consumption12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.22 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.77 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,334 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8

  • Has 191 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 2.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 km/h (28 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 110 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12

  • Has 55 km (34 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 52 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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