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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12vsMercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 55 V8

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008

SL 600 V12

517 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2008-2011
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230)

AMG SL 55 V8

476 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster2001-2006

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    517 hp
    386 kW
  • Highest torque
    830 Nm
    612 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    262 hp/t
    196 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.9 L/100 km
    16.9 mpg US
    20.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    576 km
    358 mi
  • Largest trunk
    235 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V8
Power
517hp386kW
476hp355kW
Torque
830Nm612lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,200kg4,850lb
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
58.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
59.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
20.9L/100 km11.3mpg US13.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
262hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
253hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
421Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
576km358mi
Calculated
563km350mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,513cc336cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,562mm180in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,815mm71in
Height
1,317mm52in
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,560mm101in
2,560mm101in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,551mm61in
Trunk volume
235L
235L
Max trunk volume
339L
317L
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 (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V125,000 rpm1,900-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V86,100 rpm2,650-4,500 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
15.3 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
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
517 hp
386 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V8
476 hp
355 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 has 41 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 55 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
830 Nm
612 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V8
1,880 kg
4,145 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 (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V8
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 (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V124.5 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V84.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 55 V8: 0.2 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 (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V8
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V8
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
576 km
358 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V8
563 km
350 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
517 hp
386 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V8
476 hp
355 kW
4.7 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 (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,317 mm
51.9 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V8
Power
476 hp
355 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,295 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 (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V8
Power
476 hp
355 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 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 (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V8
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
4.7 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 (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V8
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V8
Power
517 hp
386 kW
476 hp
355 kW
Torque
830 Nm
612 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,317 mm
51.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Range score
576 km
358 mi
563 km
350 mi
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 55 V8
Consumption13.9 L/100 km16.9 mpg US20.3 mpg UK14.2 L/100 km16.6 mpg US19.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.33 LC100 km24.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.15 LC100 mi39.99 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,085 L551 US gal459 UK gal2,130 L563 US gal469 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,649 LC/year3,728 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 12 km (8 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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