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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12

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

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230)

SL 600 V12 (Stage 3)

750 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2003-2006
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230)

SL 600 V12 (Stage 2)

650 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2003-2006
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230)

SL 600 V12 (Stage 1)

590 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2003-2006
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230)

SL 600 V12

500 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (Stage 3) 750 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    391 km/h
    243 mph
  • Most powerful
    750 hp
    559 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,240 Nm
    915 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,950 kg
    4,299 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    385 hp/t
    287 kW/t
    2.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    22.3 L/100 km
    10.5 mpg US
    12.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    556 km
    345 mi
  • Largest trunk
    235 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 3)750 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 2)650 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 1)590 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12500 hp
Power
750hp559kW+250 hp
650hp485kW+150 hp
590hp440kW+90 hp
500hp373kW
Torque
1,240Nm915lb-ft+440 Nm
1,080Nm797lb-ft+280 Nm
976Nm720lb-ft+176 Nm
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,950kg4,299lb
1,950kg4,299lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Gross weight
2,300kg5,071lb
2,300kg5,071lb
2,300kg5,071lb
2,300kg5,071lb
Top speed
391 km/h
243 mph
+121 km/h
372 km/h
231 mph
+102 km/h
360 km/h
224 mph
+90 km/h
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.9s99% target: 387 km/h / 241 mph+4.4 s
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 368 km/h / 229 mph+10.6 s
Calculated
74.5s99% target: 356 km/h / 221 mph+14.9 s
Calculated
59.5s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s-1.1 s
4.0s-0.7 s
4.2s-0.5 s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
9.2s-6.2 s
Calculated
10.4s-4.9 s
Calculated
11.4s-4.0 s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
3.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.1s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.3L/100 km10.5mpg US12.7mpg UK
22.3L/100 km10.5mpg US12.7mpg UK
22.3L/100 km10.5mpg US12.7mpg UK
22.3L/100 km10.5mpg US12.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.1s-1.7 s
Calculated
11.6s-1.2 s
Calculated
11.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
385hp/t287kW/t174hp/1000 lb
Calculated
333hp/t249kW/t151hp/1000 lb
Calculated
303hp/t226kW/t137hp/1000 lb
Calculated
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
636Nm/t425lb-ft/ton
Calculated
554Nm/t371lb-ft/ton
Calculated
501Nm/t335lb-ft/ton
Calculated
410Nm/t275lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
556km345mi
Calculated
556km345mi
Calculated
556km345mi
Calculated
556km345mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,513cc336cu in
5,513cc336cu in
5,513cc336cu in
5,513cc336cu in
Length
4,535mm179in
4,535mm179in
4,535mm179in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,827mm72in
1,827mm72in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,298mm51in
1,298mm51in
1,298mm51in
1,298mm51in
Wheelbase
2,560mm101in
2,560mm101in
2,560mm101in
2,560mm101in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,537mm61in
1,537mm61in
1,537mm61in
1,537mm61in
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) SL 600 V12 (Stage 3) 750 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (Stage 2) 650 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (Stage 1) 590 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 500 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (Stage 3) 750 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (Stage 2) 650 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (Stage 1) 590 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 500 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 3)750 hp5,000 rpm1,800-3,600 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 2)650 hp5,000 rpm1,800-3,600 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 1)590 hp5,000 rpm1,800-3,600 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12500 hp5,000 rpm1,800-3,600 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 3)750 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 2)650 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 1)590 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12500 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.8 s
4.1 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.0 s
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.2 s
10.4 s
11.4 s
15.4 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
23.1 s
28.9 s
34.2 s
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Top speed
391 km/h
243 mph
372 km/h
231 mph
360 km/h
224 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.3 s
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.8 s
8.0 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.4 s
9.9 s
10.2 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
11.6 s
11.9 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
225 km/h
140 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (Stage 3) 750 hp has 250 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 500 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 500 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (Stage 3) 750 hp: 250 hp (186 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 3)750 hp
391 km/h
243 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 2)650 hp
372 km/h
231 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 1)590 hp
360 km/h
224 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12500 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) SL 600 V12 (Stage 3) 750 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 500 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (Stage 2) 650 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (Stage 1) 590 hp, separated by only 0.3 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)SL 600 V12 (Stage 3)750 hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 2)650 hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 1)590 hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12500 hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 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)SL 600 V12 (Stage 3)750 hp
385 hp/t
287 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 2)650 hp
333 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 1)590 hp
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12500 hp
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

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)SL 600 V12 (Stage 3)750 hp
750 hp
559 kW
3.7 s
391 km/h
243 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 2)650 hp
650 hp
485 kW
4.0 s
372 km/h
231 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 1)590 hp
590 hp
440 kW
4.2 s
360 km/h
224 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12500 hp
500 hp
373 kW
4.7 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)SL 600 V12 (Stage 3)750 hp
Power
750 hp
559 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
391 km/h
243 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)SL 600 V12 (Stage 2)650 hp
Power
650 hp
485 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
372 km/h
231 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)SL 600 V12 (Stage 1)590 hp
Power
590 hp
440 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
360 km/h
224 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)SL 600 V12500 hp
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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)SL 600 V12 (Stage 3)750 hp
Power
750 hp
559 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
391 km/h
243 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 2)650 hp
Power
650 hp
485 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
372 km/h
231 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 1)590 hp
Power
590 hp
440 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
360 km/h
224 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12500 hp
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (Stage 3) 750 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)SL 600 V12 (Stage 3)750 hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 2)650 hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
4.0 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 1)590 hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12500 hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
4.7 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)SL 600 V12 (Stage 3)750 hp
385 hp/t
287 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 2)650 hp
333 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 1)590 hp
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12500 hp
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 3)750 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 2)650 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 1)590 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12500 hp
Power
750 hp
559 kW
650 hp
485 kW
590 hp
440 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
1,240 Nm
915 lb-ft
1,080 Nm
797 lb-ft
976 Nm
720 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.0 s
4.2 s
4.7 s
Top speed
391 km/h
243 mph
372 km/h
231 mph
360 km/h
224 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
Fuel consumption
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 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
556 km
345 mi
556 km
345 mi
556 km
345 mi
556 km
345 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
385 hp/t
287 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
333 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 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) SL 600 V12 (Stage 3) 750 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (Stage 2) 650 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (Stage 1) 590 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 500 hp
Consumption14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.20 LC100 km25.20 LC100 km25.20 LC100 km25.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.56 LC100 mi40.56 LC100 mi40.56 LC100 mi40.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,780 LC/year3,780 LC/year3,780 LC/year3,780 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (Stage 3) 750 hp

  • Has 100 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 51 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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