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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230)

AMG SL 65 V12

612 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2004-2006

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    420 km/h
    261 mph
  • Most powerful
    918 hp
    685 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,550 Nm
    1,143 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,035 kg
    4,486 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    451 hp/t
    336 kW/t
    2.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    15.1 L/100 km
    15.6 mpg US
    18.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    23.4 L/100 km
    10.1 mpg US
    12.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    530 km
    329 mi
  • Largest trunk
    235 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12612 hp
Power
918hp685kW+306 hp
796hp593kW+184 hp
722hp539kW+110 hp
612hp456kW
Torque
1,550Nm1,143lb-ft+550 Nm
1,350Nm996lb-ft+350 Nm
1,220Nm900lb-ft+220 Nm
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
2,035kg4,486lb
2,035kg4,486lb
2,035kg4,486lb
2,035kg4,486lb
Gross weight
2,385kg5,258lb
2,385kg5,258lb
2,385kg5,258lb
2,385kg5,258lb
Top speed
420 km/h
261 mph
+150 km/h
400 km/h
249 mph
+130 km/h
386 km/h
240 mph
+116 km/h
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.5s99% target: 416 km/h / 258 mph+6.7 s
Calculated
64.1s99% target: 396 km/h / 246 mph+13.3 s
Calculated
68.3s99% target: 382 km/h / 237 mph+17.5 s
Calculated
50.8s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.3s-0.9 s
3.6s-0.6 s
3.8s-0.4 s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
7.9s-5.6 s
Calculated
8.9s-4.5 s
Calculated
9.7s-3.7 s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.1s-0.9 s
Calculated
3.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.6s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.4L/100 km10.1mpg US12.1mpg UK
23.4L/100 km10.1mpg US12.1mpg UK
23.4L/100 km10.1mpg US12.1mpg UK
23.4L/100 km10.1mpg US12.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.4s-1.7 s
Calculated
10.9s-1.2 s
Calculated
11.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
451hp/t336kW/t205hp/1000 lb
Calculated
391hp/t292kW/t177hp/1000 lb
Calculated
355hp/t265kW/t161hp/1000 lb
Calculated
301hp/t224kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
762Nm/t510lb-ft/ton
Calculated
663Nm/t444lb-ft/ton
Calculated
600Nm/t401lb-ft/ton
Calculated
491Nm/t329lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
530km329mi
Calculated
530km329mi
Calculated
530km329mi
Calculated
530km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
4,535mm179in
4,535mm179in
4,535mm179in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,815mm71in
1,815mm71in
1,815mm71in
1,815mm71in
Height
1,298mm51in
1,298mm51in
1,298mm51in
1,298mm51in
Wheelbase
2,560mm101in
2,560mm101in
2,560mm101in
2,560mm101in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,569mm62in
1,569mm62in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,557mm61in
1,557mm61in
1,557mm61in
1,557mm61in
Trunk volume
235L
235L
235L
235L
Max trunk volume
317L
317L
317L
317L
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) AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2) 796 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1) 722 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 612 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2) 796 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1) 722 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 612 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp4,800-5,100 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp4,800-5,100 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp4,800-5,100 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12612 hp4,800-5,100 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12612 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.1 s
3.4 s
3.6 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.3 s
3.6 s
3.8 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.9 s
8.9 s
9.7 s
13.4 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
17.9 s
21.8 s
25.2 s
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Top speed
420 km/h
261 mph
400 km/h
249 mph
386 km/h
240 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.0 s
5.2 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.1 s
7.4 s
7.6 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.9 s
9.3 s
9.6 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.4 s
10.9 s
11.3 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
242 km/h
150 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
220 km/h
136 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hp has 306 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 612 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 612 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hp: 306 hp (228 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 612 hp: 0.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2) 796 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1) 722 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)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12612 hp
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp
918 hp
685 kW
3.3 s
420 km/h
261 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp
796 hp
593 kW
3.6 s
400 km/h
249 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
722 hp
539 kW
3.8 s
386 km/h
240 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12612 hp
612 hp
456 kW
4.2 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 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp
Power
918 hp
685 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
420 km/h
261 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp
Power
796 hp
593 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
400 km/h
249 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
Power
722 hp
539 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
386 km/h
240 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12612 hp
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 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
1,298 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)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp
Power
918 hp
685 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
420 km/h
261 mph
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp
Power
796 hp
593 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
400 km/h
249 mph
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
Power
722 hp
539 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
386 km/h
240 mph
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12612 hp
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 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)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK
3.3 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK
3.6 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK
3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12612 hp
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK
4.2 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 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp
451 hp/t
336 kW/t
2.2 kg/hp
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp
391 hp/t
292 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
355 hp/t
265 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12612 hp
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12612 hp
Power
918 hp
685 kW
796 hp
593 kW
722 hp
539 kW
612 hp
456 kW
Torque
1,550 Nm
1,143 lb-ft
1,350 Nm
996 lb-ft
1,220 Nm
900 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.3 s
3.6 s
3.8 s
4.2 s
Top speed
420 km/h
261 mph
400 km/h
249 mph
386 km/h
240 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
Fuel consumption
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Range score
530 km
329 mi
530 km
329 mi
530 km
329 mi
530 km
329 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
451 hp/t
336 kW/t
2.2 kg/hp
391 hp/t
292 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
355 hp/t
265 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2) 796 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1) 722 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 612 hp
Consumption15.1 L/100 km15.6 mpg US18.7 mpg UK15.1 L/100 km15.6 mpg US18.7 mpg UK15.1 L/100 km15.6 mpg US18.7 mpg UK15.1 L/100 km15.6 mpg US18.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.43 LC100 km26.43 LC100 km26.43 LC100 km26.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi42.53 LC100 mi42.53 LC100 mi42.53 LC100 mi42.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,265 L598 US gal498 UK gal2,265 L598 US gal498 UK gal2,265 L598 US gal498 UK gal2,265 L598 US gal498 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,964 LC/year3,964 LC/year3,964 LC/year3,964 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hp

  • Has 122 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 60 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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