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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12vsMG Cyberster 77 kWh

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
VS

MG Cyberster

77 kWh

510 hpElectricAWDAutomaticRoadster2024-present

Comparison overview

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

  • 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
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12MGCyberster77 kWh
Power
517hp386kW
510hp380kW
Torque
830Nm612lb-ft
725Nm535lb-ft
Curb weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
32.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
3.2s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
3.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
262hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
257hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
421Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
576km358mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,513cc336cu in
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Length
4,562mm180in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,913mm75in
Height
1,317mm52in
1,329mm52in
Wheelbase
2,560mm101in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,559mm61in
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Rear track
1,547mm61in
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Trunk volume
235L
249L
Max trunk volume
339L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12MGCyberster77 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
3.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
3.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
15.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
4.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
7.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
186 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
MGCyberster77 kWh
510 hp
380 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 has 7 hp more than MG Cyberster 77 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between MG Cyberster 77 kWh and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12: 7 hp (5 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
MGCyberster77 kWh
725 Nm
535 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
MGCyberster77 kWh
1,985 kg
4,376 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
MGCyberster77 kWh
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 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
MGCyberster77 kWh3.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 has more power, MG Cyberster 77 kWh is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between MG Cyberster 77 kWh and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12: 1.3 s.

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
MGCyberster77 kWh
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

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
MGCyberster77 kWh
510 hp
380 kW
3.2 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 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
MGCyberster77 kWh
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
249 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,329 mm
52.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12MGCyberster77 kWh
Power
517 hp
386 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
830 Nm
612 lb-ft
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
3.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
1,985 kg
4,376 lb
Fuel consumption
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
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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
249 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,329 mm
52.3 in
Range score
576 km
358 mi
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Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
249 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12
Consumption13.9 L/100 km16.9 mpg US20.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,085 L551 US gal459 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,649 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 105 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

MG Cyberster 77 kWh

  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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