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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12vsMercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2006 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) · Facelift 2008

SL 600 V12

517 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2008-2011
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2006

SL 600 V12

517 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 2008-2011

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    517 hp
    386 kW
  • Highest torque
    830 Nm
    612 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,970 kg
    4,343 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    262 hp/t
    196 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.9 L/100 km
    16.9 mpg US
    20.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.1 L/100 km
    11.1 mpg US
    13.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    576 km
    358 mi
  • Largest trunk
    235 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V122008-2011Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006SL 600 V122006-2008
Power
517hp386kW
517hp386kW
Torque
830Nm612lb-ft
830Nm612lb-ft
Curb weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,320kg5,115lb
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
58.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
56.7s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
22L/100 km10.7mpg US12.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
262hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
262hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
421Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
421Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
576km358mi
Calculated
559km348mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,513cc336cu in
5,513cc336cu in
Length
4,562mm180in
4,532mm178in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,317mm52in
1,298mm51in
Wheelbase
2,560mm101in
2,560mm101in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,537mm61in
Trunk volume
235L
235L
Max trunk volume
339L
339L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
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 SL 600 V12 2008-2011Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 SL 600 V12 2006-2008PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 2008-2011: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 SL 600 V12 2006-2008: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V122008-20115,000 rpm1,900-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006SL 600 V122006-20085,000 rpm1,900-3,500 rpm5,900 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V122008-2011Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006SL 600 V122006-2008
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
14.7 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
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V122008-2011
517 hp
386 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006SL 600 V122006-2008
517 hp
386 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V122008-2011
830 Nm
612 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006SL 600 V122006-2008
830 Nm
612 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V122008-2011
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006SL 600 V122006-2008
1,970 kg
4,343 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 2008SL 600 V122008-2011
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006SL 600 V122006-2008
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 2008SL 600 V122008-20114.5 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006SL 600 V122006-20084.5 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 2008SL 600 V122008-2011
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006SL 600 V122006-2008
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 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 2008SL 600 V122008-2011
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006SL 600 V122006-2008
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V122008-2011
576 km
358 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006SL 600 V122006-2008
559 km
348 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V122008-2011
517 hp
386 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006SL 600 V122006-2008
517 hp
386 kW
4.5 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 2008SL 600 V122008-2011
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 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 (R230)Facelift 2006SL 600 V122006-2008
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 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
4,532 mm
178.4 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)Facelift 2008SL 600 V122008-2011
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006SL 600 V122006-2008
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 2008-2011 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 2008SL 600 V122008-2011
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006SL 600 V122006-2008
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
4.5 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 2008SL 600 V122008-2011
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006SL 600 V122006-2008
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V122008-2011Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2006SL 600 V122006-2008
Power
517 hp
386 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
830 Nm
612 lb-ft
830 Nm
612 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
Fuel consumption
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 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
4,532 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Range score
576 km
358 mi
559 km
348 mi
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 2008-2011Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2006 SL 600 V12 2006-2008
Consumption13.9 L/100 km16.9 mpg US20.3 mpg UK14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.33 LC100 km25.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.15 LC100 mi40.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,085 L551 US gal459 UK gal2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,649 LC/year3,754 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 2008-2011

  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 km (10 mi) more estimated range

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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