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Wiesmann Roadster MF4 S 4.0 V8vsMercedes-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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Wiesmann Roadster MF4

S 4.0 V8

420 hp3999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2009-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008

SL 600 V12

517 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2008-2011

Comparison overview

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Wiesmann Roadster MF4 S 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    293 km/h
    182 mph
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    302 hp/t
    225 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.9 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelWiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
Power
420hp313kW
517hp386kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
830Nm612lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Gross weight-
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.1s99% target: 290 km/h / 180 mph
Calculated
58.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
13.0s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
302hp/t225kW/t137hp/1000 lb
Calculated
262hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
421Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
574km357mi
Calculated
576km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,999cc244cu in
5,513cc336cu in
Length
4,230mm167in
4,562mm180in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,190mm47in
1,317mm52in
Wheelbase
2,507mm99in
2,560mm101in
Front track-
1,559mm61in
Rear track-
1,547mm61in
Trunk volume-
235L
Max trunk volume-
339L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
70L
80L
CO2 emissions
275g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Wiesmann Roadster MF4 S 4.0 V8Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Wiesmann Roadster MF4 S 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V88,300 rpm3,900 rpm8,550 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
MetricWiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.0 s
14.8 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
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
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
517 hp
386 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 has 97 hp more than Wiesmann Roadster MF4 S 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Wiesmann Roadster MF4 S 4.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12: 97 hp (72 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8
400 Nm
295 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
WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8
1,390 kg
3,064 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
WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8
293 km/h
182 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
WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V84.4 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V124.5 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 has more power, Wiesmann Roadster MF4 S 4.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Wiesmann Roadster MF4 S 4.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12: 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
WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 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 Wiesmann Roadster MF4 S 4.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12: 1.7 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
WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8
302 hp/t
225 kW/t
3.3 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
WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8
574 km
357 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
WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW
4.4 s
293 km/h
182 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
WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,190 mm
46.9 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
WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 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 (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 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
WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
4.4 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
WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8
302 hp/t
225 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 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
VehicleWiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
Power
420 hp
313 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
830 Nm
612 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.5 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
Fuel consumption
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,190 mm
46.9 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
574 km
357 mi
576 km
358 mi
CO2 score
275 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
302 hp/t
225 kW/t
3.3 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
VehicleWiesmann Roadster MF4 S 4.0 V8Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12
Consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK13.9 L/100 km16.9 mpg US20.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.35 LC100 km24.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.36 LC100 mi39.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal2,085 L551 US gal459 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,203 LC/year3,649 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Wiesmann Roadster MF4 S 4.0 V8

  • Is 580 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 40 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

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

  • Has 97 hp more
  • Has 430 Nm more
  • Has 2 km (1 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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