Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 55 V8vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R170) · Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230)

AMG SL 55 V8

476 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster2001-2006
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) · Facelift 2000

AMG SLK 32 V6

354 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster2001-2004

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 55 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    476 hp
    355 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    253 hp/t
    189 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    563 km
    350 mi
  • Largest trunk
    235 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6

  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.2 L/100 km
    14.5 mpg US
    17.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V8Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
Power
476hp355kW
354hp264kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
1,755kg3,869lb
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
59.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
64.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.9L/100 km11.3mpg US13.5mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
253hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
249hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
563km350mi
Calculated
536km333mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
3,199cc195cu in
Length
4,535mm179in
4,010mm158in
Width
1,815mm71in
1,715mm68in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,269mm50in
Wheelbase
2,560mm101in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,488mm59in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
1,477mm58in
Trunk volume
235L
145L
Max trunk volume
317L
348L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 55 V8Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V86,100 rpm2,650-4,500 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V66,100 rpm4,400 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V8Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
16.8 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
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V8
476 hp
355 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
354 hp
264 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 55 V8 has 122 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 55 V8: 122 hp (91 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V8
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
1,420 kg
3,131 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)AMG SL 55 V8
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
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)AMG SL 55 V84.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V65.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6: 0.5 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 (R230)AMG SL 55 V8
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 55 V8: 3.0 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 (R230)AMG SL 55 V8
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V8
563 km
350 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
536 km
333 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V8
476 hp
355 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
354 hp
264 kW
5.2 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)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
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,269 mm
50.0 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)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-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 55 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 (R230)AMG SL 55 V8
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
5.2 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)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
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V8Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
Power
476 hp
355 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,269 mm
50.0 in
Range score
563 km
350 mi
536 km
333 mi
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 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 (R230) AMG SL 55 V8Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6
Consumption14.2 L/100 km16.6 mpg US19.9 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.85 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.99 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,130 L563 US gal469 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,728 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 55 V8

  • Has 122 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 28 km (17 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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