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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63

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

612 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2008-2010
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231)

AMG SL 63

585 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63

  • Lightest
    1,845 kg
    4,068 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    317 hp/t
    236 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.9 L/100 km
    16.9 mpg US
    20.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    758 km
    471 mi
  • Largest trunk
    241 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
Power
612hp456kW
585hp436kW
Torque
1,000Nm738lb-ft
900Nm664lb-ft
Curb weight
2,045kg4,508lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Gross weight
2,385kg5,258lb
2,180kg4,806lb
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
52.4s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
50.9s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
13.6s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.5L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg UK
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
299hp/t223kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
317hp/t236kW/t144hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
489Nm/t327lb-ft/ton
Calculated
488Nm/t326lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
571km355mi
Calculated
758km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,562mm180in
4,617mm182in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,317mm52in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,560mm101in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance-
96mm4in
Trunk volume
235L
241L
Max trunk volume
339L
381L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
75L
CO2 emissions-
231g/km

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 V12Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V124,800 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 635,500 rpm2,250-3,750 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.6 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
191 km/h
119 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
612 hp
456 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
585 hp
436 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12: 27 hp (20 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
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
900 Nm
664 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
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
1,845 kg
4,068 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
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
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 V124.2 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 634.2 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
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12: 4.1 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 (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
317 hp/t
236 kW/t
3.2 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
571 km
355 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
758 km
471 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
612 hp
456 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
585 hp
436 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
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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
Power
585 hp
436 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
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,617 mm
181.8 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 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
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-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63 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
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
317 hp/t
236 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
Power
612 hp
456 kW
585 hp
436 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 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
2,045 kg
4,508 lb
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
Fuel consumption
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,617 mm
181.8 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Range score
571 km
355 mi
758 km
471 mi
CO2 score
-
231 g/km
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
317 hp/t
236 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63
Consumption14 L/100 km16.8 mpg US20.2 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.50 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.43 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,100 L555 US gal462 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,675 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 186 km (116 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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