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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12

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

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008

AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)

918 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2008-2010
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008

AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)

796 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2008-2010
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008

AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)

722 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2008-2010
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008

AMG SL 65 V12

612 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    400 km/h
    249 mph
  • Most powerful
    918 hp
    685 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,550 Nm
    1,143 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,045 kg
    4,508 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    449 hp/t
    335 kW/t
    2.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.5 L/100 km
    10.9 mpg US
    13.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    571 km
    355 mi
  • Largest trunk
    235 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG 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
2,045kg4,508lb
2,045kg4,508lb
2,045kg4,508lb
2,045kg4,508lb
Gross weight
2,385kg5,258lb
2,385kg5,258lb
2,385kg5,258lb
2,385kg5,258lb
Top speed
400 km/h
249 mph
+130 km/h
381 km/h
237 mph
+111 km/h
368 km/h
229 mph
+98 km/h
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.1s99% target: 396 km/h / 246 mph+3.8 s
Calculated
62.5s99% target: 377 km/h / 234 mph+10.2 s
Calculated
66.6s99% target: 364 km/h / 226 mph+14.2 s
Calculated
52.4s99% 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
8.0s-5.6 s
Calculated
9.2s-4.5 s
Calculated
10.0s-3.6 s
Calculated
13.6s
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
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.5L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg UK
21.5L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg UK
21.5L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg UK
21.5L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg 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
10.5s-1.7 s
Calculated
11.0s-1.2 s
Calculated
11.4s-0.8 s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
449hp/t335kW/t204hp/1000 lb
Calculated
389hp/t290kW/t176hp/1000 lb
Calculated
353hp/t263kW/t160hp/1000 lb
Calculated
299hp/t223kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
758Nm/t507lb-ft/ton
Calculated
660Nm/t442lb-ft/ton
Calculated
597Nm/t399lb-ft/ton
Calculated
489Nm/t327lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
571km355mi
Calculated
571km355mi
Calculated
571km355mi
Calculated
571km355mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
4,562mm180in
4,562mm180in
4,562mm180in
4,562mm180in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,820mm72in
1,820mm72in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,317mm52in
1,317mm52in
1,317mm52in
1,317mm52in
Wheelbase
2,560mm101in
2,560mm101in
2,560mm101in
2,560mm101in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,547mm61in
1,547mm61in
1,547mm61in
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 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2) 796 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1) 722 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 612 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2) 796 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1) 722 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 612 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp4,800 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp4,800 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp4,800 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12612 hp4,800 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG 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
8.0 s
9.2 s
10.0 s
13.6 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
19.4 s
24.1 s
28.4 s
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Top speed
400 km/h
249 mph
381 km/h
237 mph
368 km/h
229 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
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.8 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
9.0 s
9.4 s
9.7 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.5 s
11.0 s
11.4 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
237 km/h
147 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp
918 hp
685 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp
796 hp
593 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
722 hp
539 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12612 hp
612 hp
456 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hp has 306 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 612 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 612 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp
1,550 Nm
1,143 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp
1,350 Nm
996 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
1,220 Nm
900 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12612 hp
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 (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12612 hp
2,045 kg
4,508 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 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp
400 km/h
249 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp
381 km/h
237 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
368 km/h
229 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp3.3 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp3.6 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12612 hp4.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 612 hp: 0.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2) 796 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 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)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12612 hp
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 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 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp
449 hp/t
335 kW/t
2.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp
389 hp/t
290 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
353 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12612 hp
299 hp/t
223 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 (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp
571 km
355 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp
571 km
355 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
571 km
355 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12612 hp
571 km
355 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp
918 hp
685 kW
3.3 s
400 km/h
249 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp
796 hp
593 kW
3.6 s
381 km/h
237 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
722 hp
539 kW
3.8 s
368 km/h
229 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG 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)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp
Power
918 hp
685 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
400 km/h
249 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,317 mm
51.9 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp
Power
796 hp
593 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
381 km/h
237 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,317 mm
51.9 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
Power
722 hp
539 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
368 km/h
229 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,317 mm
51.9 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG 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
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,317 mm
51.9 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 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp
Power
918 hp
685 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
400 km/h
249 mph
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp
Power
796 hp
593 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
381 km/h
237 mph
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
Power
722 hp
539 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
368 km/h
229 mph
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG 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
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 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)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
3.3 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
3.6 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12612 hp
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 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)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp
449 hp/t
335 kW/t
2.2 kg/hp
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp
389 hp/t
290 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
353 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12612 hp
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG 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
400 km/h
249 mph
381 km/h
237 mph
368 km/h
229 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
Fuel consumption
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,317 mm
51.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,317 mm
51.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,317 mm
51.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,317 mm
51.9 in
Range score
571 km
355 mi
571 km
355 mi
571 km
355 mi
571 km
355 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
449 hp/t
335 kW/t
2.2 kg/hp
389 hp/t
290 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
353 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2) 796 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1) 722 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 612 hp
Consumption14 L/100 km16.8 mpg US20.2 mpg UK14 L/100 km16.8 mpg US20.2 mpg UK14 L/100 km16.8 mpg US20.2 mpg UK14 L/100 km16.8 mpg US20.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.50 LC100 km24.50 LC100 km24.50 LC100 km24.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.43 LC100 mi39.43 LC100 mi39.43 LC100 mi39.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,100 L555 US gal462 UK gal2,100 L555 US gal462 UK gal2,100 L555 US gal462 UK gal2,100 L555 US gal462 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,675 LC/year3,675 LC/year3,675 LC/year3,675 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 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 19 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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