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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008

SL 600 V12 (Stage 3)

776 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2008-2011
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008

SL 600 V12 (Stage 2)

672 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2008-2011
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008

SL 600 V12 (Stage 1)

610 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2008-2011
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008

SL 600 V12

517 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2008-2011

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 (Stage 3) 776 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    378 km/h
    235 mph
  • Most powerful
    776 hp
    578 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,287 Nm
    949 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,970 kg
    4,343 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    394 hp/t
    294 kW/t
    2.5 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
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12 (Stage 3)776 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12 (Stage 2)672 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12 (Stage 1)610 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12517 hp
Power
776hp578kW+259 hp
672hp501kW+155 hp
610hp455kW+93 hp
517hp386kW
Torque
1,287Nm949lb-ft+457 Nm
1,121Nm826lb-ft+291 Nm
1,013Nm747lb-ft+183 Nm
830Nm612lb-ft
Curb weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,970kg4,343lb
1,970kg4,343lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,320kg5,115lb
2,320kg5,115lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
378 km/h
235 mph
+108 km/h
360 km/h
224 mph
+90 km/h
348 km/h
216 mph
+78 km/h
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.7s99% target: 374 km/h / 233 mph+1.5 s
Calculated
65.8s99% target: 356 km/h / 221 mph+7.6 s
Calculated
69.7s99% target: 345 km/h / 214 mph+11.5 s
Calculated
58.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s-1.0 s
3.8s-0.7 s
4.1s-0.4 s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
8.9s-5.9 s
Calculated
10.2s-4.7 s
Calculated
11.1s-3.7 s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
3.7s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.9s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg 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
10.9s-1.6 s
Calculated
11.4s-1.1 s
Calculated
11.8s-0.8 s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
394hp/t294kW/t179hp/1000 lb
Calculated
341hp/t254kW/t155hp/1000 lb
Calculated
310hp/t231kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
262hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
653Nm/t437lb-ft/ton
Calculated
569Nm/t381lb-ft/ton
Calculated
514Nm/t344lb-ft/ton
Calculated
421Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
576km358mi
Calculated
576km358mi
Calculated
576km358mi
Calculated
576km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,513cc336cu in
5,513cc336cu in
5,513cc336cu in
5,513cc336cu 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 SL 600 V12 (Stage 3) 776 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 (Stage 2) 672 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 (Stage 1) 610 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 517 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 (Stage 3) 776 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 (Stage 2) 672 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 (Stage 1) 610 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 517 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12 (Stage 3)776 hp5,000 rpm1,900-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12 (Stage 2)672 hp5,000 rpm1,900-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12 (Stage 1)610 hp5,000 rpm1,900-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12517 hp5,000 rpm1,900-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12 (Stage 3)776 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12 (Stage 2)672 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12 (Stage 1)610 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12517 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.7 s
3.9 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
3.8 s
4.1 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.9 s
10.2 s
11.1 s
14.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
23.7 s
30.4 s
37.2 s
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Top speed
378 km/h
235 mph
360 km/h
224 mph
348 km/h
216 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
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.2 s
5.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.6 s
7.8 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
11.4 s
11.8 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
226 km/h
140 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 (Stage 3) 776 hp has 259 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 517 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 517 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 (Stage 3) 776 hp: 259 hp (193 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

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) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 (Stage 3) 776 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 517 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 (Stage 2) 672 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 (Stage 1) 610 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 2008SL 600 V12 (Stage 3)776 hp
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12 (Stage 2)672 hp
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12 (Stage 1)610 hp
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12517 hp
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

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)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12 (Stage 3)776 hp
776 hp
578 kW
3.5 s
378 km/h
235 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12 (Stage 2)672 hp
672 hp
501 kW
3.8 s
360 km/h
224 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12 (Stage 1)610 hp
610 hp
455 kW
4.1 s
348 km/h
216 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12517 hp
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 V12 (Stage 3)776 hp
Power
776 hp
578 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
378 km/h
235 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 2008SL 600 V12 (Stage 2)672 hp
Power
672 hp
501 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
360 km/h
224 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 2008SL 600 V12 (Stage 1)610 hp
Power
610 hp
455 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
348 km/h
216 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 2008SL 600 V12517 hp
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

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 V12 (Stage 3)776 hp
Power
776 hp
578 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
378 km/h
235 mph
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12 (Stage 2)672 hp
Power
672 hp
501 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
360 km/h
224 mph
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12 (Stage 1)610 hp
Power
610 hp
455 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
348 km/h
216 mph
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12517 hp
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-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 (Stage 3) 776 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 2008SL 600 V12 (Stage 3)776 hp
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
3.5 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12 (Stage 2)672 hp
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12 (Stage 1)610 hp
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12517 hp
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 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 V12 (Stage 3)776 hp
394 hp/t
294 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12 (Stage 2)672 hp
341 hp/t
254 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12 (Stage 1)610 hp
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12517 hp
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12 (Stage 3)776 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12 (Stage 2)672 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12 (Stage 1)610 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12517 hp
Power
776 hp
578 kW
672 hp
501 kW
610 hp
455 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
1,287 Nm
949 lb-ft
1,121 Nm
826 lb-ft
1,013 Nm
747 lb-ft
830 Nm
612 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
3.8 s
4.1 s
4.5 s
Top speed
378 km/h
235 mph
360 km/h
224 mph
348 km/h
216 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
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
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 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
576 km
358 mi
576 km
358 mi
576 km
358 mi
576 km
358 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
394 hp/t
294 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
341 hp/t
254 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 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) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 (Stage 3) 776 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 (Stage 2) 672 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 (Stage 1) 610 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 517 hp
Consumption13.9 L/100 km16.9 mpg US20.3 mpg UK13.9 L/100 km16.9 mpg US20.3 mpg UK13.9 L/100 km16.9 mpg US20.3 mpg UK13.9 L/100 km16.9 mpg US20.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.33 LC100 km24.33 LC100 km24.33 LC100 km24.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.15 LC100 mi39.15 LC100 mi39.15 LC100 mi39.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,085 L551 US gal459 UK gal2,085 L551 US gal459 UK gal2,085 L551 US gal459 UK gal2,085 L551 US gal459 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,649 LC/year3,649 LC/year3,649 LC/year3,649 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 (Stage 3) 776 hp

  • Has 103 hp more
  • Has 166 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 52 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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