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Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43vsMercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12

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

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R232)

AMG SL 43

381 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2022-2024
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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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Most powerful
    517 hp
    386 kW
  • Highest torque
    830 Nm
    612 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    262 hp/t
    196 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    235 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43

  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    745 km
    463 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
Power
381hp284kW
517hp386kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
830Nm612lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Gross weight
2,145kg4,729lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.8s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
58.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
262hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
421Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
745km463mi
Calculated
576km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
5,513cc336cu in
Length
4,705mm185in
4,562mm180in
Width
1,915mm75in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,359mm54in
1,317mm52in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,560mm101in
Front track
1,665mm66in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,547mm61in
Trunk volume
213L
235L
Max trunk volume
240L
339L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
70L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 436,750 rpm3,250-5,000 rpm7,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V125,000 rpm1,900-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
14.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
381 hp
284 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
517 hp
386 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 has 136 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12: 136 hp (101 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
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 (R232)AMG SL 43
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
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 (R232)AMG SL 43
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
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 (R232)AMG SL 434.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V124.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43: 0.4 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12: 4.5 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
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 (R232)AMG SL 43
745 km
463 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
576 km
358 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
381 hp
284 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
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 (R232)AMG SL 43
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,359 mm
53.5 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
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 (R232)AMG SL 43
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
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 (R232) AMG SL 43 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
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 (R232)AMG SL 43
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
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 (R232)AMG SL 43Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
Power
381 hp
284 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
830 Nm
612 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,359 mm
53.5 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
745 km
463 mi
576 km
358 mi
Trunk score
213 L
7.5 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK13.9 L/100 km16.9 mpg US20.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km24.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi39.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal2,085 L551 US gal459 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year3,649 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43

  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 169 km (105 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 136 hp more
  • Has 350 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 52 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 22 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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