Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2006

AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3)

734 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster2006-2008
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2006

AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)

646 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster2006-2008
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2006

AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)

589 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster2006-2008
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2006

AMG SL 55 V8

517 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3) 734 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    388 km/h
    241 mph
  • Most powerful
    734 hp
    547 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,044 Nm
    770 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,885 kg
    4,156 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    389 hp/t
    290 kW/t
    2.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.3 L/100 km
    11.6 mpg US
    13.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    593 km
    368 mi
  • Largest trunk
    235 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3)734 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)646 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)589 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8517 hp
Power
734hp547kW+217 hp
646hp482kW+129 hp
589hp440kW+72 hp
517hp386kW
Torque
1,044Nm770lb-ft+324 Nm
922Nm680lb-ft+202 Nm
835Nm616lb-ft+115 Nm
720Nm531lb-ft
Curb weight
1,885kg4,156lb
1,885kg4,156lb
1,885kg4,156lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Gross weight
2,205kg4,861lb
2,205kg4,861lb
2,205kg4,861lb
2,205kg4,861lb
Top speed
388 km/h
241 mph
+118 km/h
372 km/h
231 mph
+102 km/h
360 km/h
224 mph
+90 km/h
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
93.9s99% target: 384 km/h / 239 mph+42.5 s
Calculated
98.8s99% target: 368 km/h / 229 mph+47.4 s
Calculated
102.0s99% target: 356 km/h / 221 mph+50.6 s
Calculated
51.4s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s-0.9 s
3.9s-0.6 s
4.2s-0.3 s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
10.4s-3.6 s
11.6s-2.4 s
12.5s-1.5 s
14.0s
0-60 mph
3.5s-0.8 s
Calculated
3.7s-0.6 s
Calculated
4.0s-0.3 s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.3L/100 km11.6mpg US13.9mpg UK
20.3L/100 km11.6mpg US13.9mpg UK
20.3L/100 km11.6mpg US13.9mpg UK
20.3L/100 km11.6mpg US13.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s-1.1 s
Calculated
11.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
12.1s-0.4 s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
389hp/t290kW/t177hp/1000 lb
Calculated
343hp/t256kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
313hp/t233kW/t142hp/1000 lb
Calculated
274hp/t205kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
554Nm/t371lb-ft/ton
Calculated
489Nm/t327lb-ft/ton
Calculated
443Nm/t296lb-ft/ton
Calculated
382Nm/t256lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km368mi
Calculated
593km368mi
Calculated
593km368mi
Calculated
593km368mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
5,439cc332cu in
5,439cc332cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,532mm178in
4,532mm178in
4,532mm178in
4,532mm178in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,827mm72in
1,827mm72in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,298mm51in
1,298mm51in
1,298mm51in
1,298mm51in
Wheelbase
2,560mm101in
2,560mm101in
2,560mm101in
2,560mm101in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,537mm61in
1,537mm61in
1,537mm61in
1,537mm61in
Trunk volume
235L
235L
235L
235L
Max trunk volume
339L
339L
339L
339L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
80L
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 2006 AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3) 734 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2) 646 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1) 589 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8 517 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3) 734 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2) 646 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1) 589 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8 517 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3)734 hp6,100 rpm2,600-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)646 hp6,100 rpm2,600-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)589 hp6,100 rpm2,600-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8517 hp6,100 rpm2,600-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3)734 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)646 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)589 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8517 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.7 s
4.0 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.9 s
4.2 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.4 s
11.6 s
12.5 s
14.0 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
30.1 s
36.4 s
42.8 s
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Top speed
388 km/h
241 mph
372 km/h
231 mph
360 km/h
224 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.2 s
5.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.8 s
7.9 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
10.2 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.8 s
12.1 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
210 km/h
130 mph
202 km/h
125 mph
196 km/h
122 mph
189 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3)734 hp
734 hp
547 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)646 hp
646 hp
482 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)589 hp
589 hp
440 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8517 hp
517 hp
386 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3) 734 hp has 217 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8 517 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8 517 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3) 734 hp: 217 hp (162 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3)734 hp
1,044 Nm
770 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)646 hp
922 Nm
680 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)589 hp
835 Nm
616 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8517 hp
720 Nm
531 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3)734 hp
1,885 kg
4,156 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)646 hp
1,885 kg
4,156 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)589 hp
1,885 kg
4,156 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8517 hp
1,885 kg
4,156 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 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3)734 hp
388 km/h
241 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)646 hp
372 km/h
231 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)589 hp
360 km/h
224 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8517 hp
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 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3)734 hp3.6 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)646 hp3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)589 hp4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8517 hp4.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3) 734 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8 517 hp: 0.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2) 646 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1) 589 hp, separated by only 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 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3)734 hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)646 hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)589 hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8517 hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 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 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3)734 hp
389 hp/t
290 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)646 hp
343 hp/t
256 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)589 hp
313 hp/t
233 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8517 hp
274 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3)734 hp
593 km
368 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)646 hp
593 km
368 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)589 hp
593 km
368 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8517 hp
593 km
368 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3)734 hp
734 hp
547 kW
3.6 s
388 km/h
241 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)646 hp
646 hp
482 kW
3.9 s
372 km/h
231 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)589 hp
589 hp
440 kW
4.2 s
360 km/h
224 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8517 hp
517 hp
386 kW
4.5 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 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3)734 hp
Power
734 hp
547 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
388 km/h
241 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,532 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)646 hp
Power
646 hp
482 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
372 km/h
231 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,532 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)589 hp
Power
589 hp
440 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
360 km/h
224 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,532 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8517 hp
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
4,532 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 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 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3)734 hp
Power
734 hp
547 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
388 km/h
241 mph
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)646 hp
Power
646 hp
482 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
372 km/h
231 mph
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)589 hp
Power
589 hp
440 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
360 km/h
224 mph
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8517 hp
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3) 734 hp 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 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3)734 hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
3.6 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)646 hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)589 hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8517 hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
4.5 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 (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3)734 hp
389 hp/t
290 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)646 hp
343 hp/t
256 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)589 hp
313 hp/t
233 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8517 hp
274 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3)734 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)646 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)589 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8517 hp
Power
734 hp
547 kW
646 hp
482 kW
589 hp
440 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
1,044 Nm
770 lb-ft
922 Nm
680 lb-ft
835 Nm
616 lb-ft
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.9 s
4.2 s
4.5 s
Top speed
388 km/h
241 mph
372 km/h
231 mph
360 km/h
224 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,885 kg
4,156 lb
1,885 kg
4,156 lb
1,885 kg
4,156 lb
1,885 kg
4,156 lb
Fuel consumption
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,532 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,532 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,532 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,532 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Range score
593 km
368 mi
593 km
368 mi
593 km
368 mi
593 km
368 mi
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
389 hp/t
290 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
343 hp/t
256 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
313 hp/t
233 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
274 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3) 734 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2) 646 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1) 589 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8 517 hp
Consumption13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.63 LC100 km23.63 LC100 km23.63 LC100 km23.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.02 LC100 mi38.02 LC100 mi38.02 LC100 mi38.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,544 LC/year3,544 LC/year3,544 LC/year3,544 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3) 734 hp

  • Has 88 hp more
  • Has 122 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 47 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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