Mercedes-Benz SL (R230)
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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
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)
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AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)
Mercedes-Benz SL (R230)
AMG SL 65 V12
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.3 s
- Fastest top speed420 km/h261 mph
- Most powerful918 hp685 kW
- Highest torque1,550 Nm1,143 lb-ft
- Lightest2,035 kg4,486 lb
- Best power-to-weight451 hp/t336 kW/t2.2 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption15.1 L/100 km15.6 mpg US18.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption23.4 L/100 km10.1 mpg US12.1 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
- Best estimated range530 km329 mi
- Largest trunk235 L
- Best overall score73/100
- Best performance score93/100
- Best economy score66/100
- Best practicality score30/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12612 hp |
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| 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 | 400 km/h 249 mph | 386 km/h 240 mph | 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 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
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | 4,800-5,100 rpm | 2,000-4,000 rpm | 5,350 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | 4,800-5,100 rpm | 2,000-4,000 rpm | 5,350 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | 4,800-5,100 rpm | 2,000-4,000 rpm | 5,350 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12612 hp | 4,800-5,100 rpm | 2,000-4,000 rpm | 5,350 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12612 hp |
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| 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 | - |
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | 918 hp 685 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | 796 hp 593 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | 722 hp 539 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12612 hp | 612 hp 456 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | 1,550 Nm 1,143 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | 1,350 Nm 996 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | 1,220 Nm 900 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12612 hp | 1,000 Nm 738 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | 2,035 kg 4,486 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | 2,035 kg 4,486 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | 2,035 kg 4,486 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12612 hp | 2,035 kg 4,486 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | 420 km/h 261 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | 400 km/h 249 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | 386 km/h 240 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12612 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
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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | 451 hp/t 336 kW/t 2.2 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | 391 hp/t 292 kW/t 2.6 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | 355 hp/t 265 kW/t 2.8 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12612 hp | 301 hp/t 224 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | 530 km 329 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | 530 km 329 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | 530 km 329 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12612 hp | 530 km 329 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| 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.
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| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp |
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| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12612 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hp | Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2) 796 hp | Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1) 722 hp | Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 612 hp |
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| Consumption | 15.1 L/100 km15.6 mpg US18.7 mpg UK | 15.1 L/100 km15.6 mpg US18.7 mpg UK | 15.1 L/100 km15.6 mpg US18.7 mpg UK | 15.1 L/100 km15.6 mpg US18.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 26.43 LC100 km | 26.43 LC100 km | 26.43 LC100 km | 26.43 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 42.53 LC100 mi | 42.53 LC100 mi | 42.53 LC100 mi | 42.53 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,265 L598 US gal498 UK gal | 2,265 L598 US gal498 UK gal | 2,265 L598 US gal498 UK gal | 2,265 L598 US gal498 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,964 LC/year | 3,964 LC/year | 3,964 LC/year | 3,964 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
Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2) 796 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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