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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008

SL 600 V12

517 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2008-2011
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)

AMG SLK 55 V8

421 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    235 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8

  • Lightest
    1,535 kg
    3,384 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    274 hp/t
    205 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
Power
517hp386kW
421hp314kW
Torque
830Nm612lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
1,910kg4,211lb
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
58.1s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
262hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
274hp/t205kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
421Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
352Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
576km358mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,513cc336cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,562mm180in
4,134mm163in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,317mm52in
1,301mm51in
Wheelbase
2,560mm101in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,565mm62in
Trunk volume
235L
225L
Max trunk volume
339L
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
70L
CO2 emissions-
195g/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 SL 600 V12Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V125,000 rpm1,900-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V86,800 rpm4,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
15.0 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
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
517 hp
386 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
421 hp
314 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 has 96 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12: 96 hp (72 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
830 Nm
612 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
540 Nm
398 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 V12
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
1,535 kg
3,384 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 V12
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
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 V124.5 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V84.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8: 0.1 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
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12: 5.5 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 (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
274 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 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 V12
576 km
358 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
833 km
518 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
517 hp
386 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
421 hp
314 kW
4.6 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
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-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 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
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-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 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
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.6 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
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
274 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
Power
517 hp
386 kW
421 hp
314 kW
Torque
830 Nm
612 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.6 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
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Range score
576 km
358 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
-
195 g/km
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
274 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 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 V12Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8
Consumption13.9 L/100 km16.9 mpg US20.3 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.33 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.15 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,085 L551 US gal459 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,649 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 96 hp more
  • Has 290 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8

  • Is 435 kg lighter
  • Uses 5.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 258 km (160 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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