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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8vsMercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

AMG SL 63 V8

571 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2018-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230)

AMG SL 65 V12

612 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2004-2006

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
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    323 hp/t
    241 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.1 L/100 km
    15.6 mpg US
    18.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    641 km
    398 mi
  • Largest trunk
    504 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12
Power
571hp426kW
612hp456kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
2,035kg4,486lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,385kg5,258lb
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
49.4s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
50.8s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
13.1s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
23.4L/100 km10.1mpg US12.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
323hp/t241kW/t146hp/1000 lb
Calculated
301hp/t224kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
508Nm/t340lb-ft/ton
Calculated
491Nm/t329lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
641km398mi
Calculated
530km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
4,633mm182in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,815mm71in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,298mm51in
Wheelbase
2,585mm102in
2,560mm101in
Front track-
1,569mm62in
Rear track-
1,557mm61in
Trunk volume-
235L
Max trunk volume
504L
317L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
75L
80L

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) AMG SL 65 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V85,500 rpm2,250 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V124,800-5,100 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.1 s
13.4 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
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
191 km/h
119 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
571 hp
426 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12
612 hp
456 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 has 41 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12: 41 hp (31 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)AMG SL 65 V12
1,000 Nm
738 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)AMG SL 65 V12
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

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)AMG SL 65 V12
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)AMG SL 65 V124.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12: 0.1 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
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12: 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
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 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
641 km
398 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12
530 km
329 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
571 hp
426 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12
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 (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
Power
571 hp
426 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
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12
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 (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12
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 (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
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12
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 (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12
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 (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12
Power
571 hp
426 kW
612 hp
456 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 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
641 km
398 mi
530 km
329 mi
Trunk score
504 L
17.8 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK15.1 L/100 km15.6 mpg US18.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km26.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi42.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal2,265 L598 US gal498 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year3,964 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 265 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 111 km (69 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 269 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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