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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8vsMercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

AMG SL 63 V8

585 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2006

AMG SL 55 V8

517 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    585 hp
    436 kW
  • Highest torque
    900 Nm
    664 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    331 hp/t
    246 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.2 L/100 km
    16.6 mpg US
    19.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    743 km
    461 mi
  • Largest trunk
    364 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    33/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8
Power
585hp436kW
517hp386kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
720Nm531lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,205kg4,861lb
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
48.3s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
51.4s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
12.9s
Calculated
14.0s
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
20.3L/100 km11.6mpg US13.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
331hp/t246kW/t150hp/1000 lb
Calculated
274hp/t205kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
508Nm/t340lb-ft/ton
Calculated
382Nm/t256lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
743km461mi
Calculated
593km368mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length-
4,532mm178in
Width-
1,827mm72in
Height-
1,298mm51in
Wheelbase-
2,560mm101in
Front track-
1,559mm61in
Rear track-
1,537mm61in
Trunk volume
364L
235L
Max trunk volume
504L
339L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
75L
80L
CO2 emissions
234g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V85,500 rpm2,250-3,750 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V86,100 rpm2,600-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.9 s
14.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely 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
5.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
120 mph
189 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8
517 hp
386 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 has 68 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8: 68 hp (51 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8
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 (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8
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 (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG 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 (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V84.1 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V84.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8: 0.4 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 (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8: 3.4 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 (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
331 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8
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 (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
743 km
461 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8
593 km
368 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8
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 (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length-
Height-
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8
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 (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8
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 (R231) Facelift 2016 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 (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8
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 (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
331 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8
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 (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006AMG SL 55 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,885 kg
4,156 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length-
Height-
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
743 km
461 mi
593 km
368 mi
CO2 score
234 g/km
-
Trunk score
364 L
12.9 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
331 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
274 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 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 (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 AMG SL 55 V8
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km23.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi38.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year3,544 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 56 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 150 km (93 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 129 L more trunk volume

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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