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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231)

AMG SL 63

537 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDTwin-turboRoadster2012-2015
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

SL 400 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6

  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    872 km
    542 mi
  • Largest trunk
    364 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    35/100

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    537 hp
    400 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    291 hp/t
    217 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
Power
537hp400kW
367hp274kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,115kg4,663lb
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
53.7s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
66.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
291hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
434Nm/t290lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
872km542mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,617mm182in
4,631mm182in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,315mm52in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,585mm102in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
241L
364L
Max trunk volume
381L
485L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
75L
75L
CO2 emissions
231g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 635,500 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V65,500-6,000 rpm2,000-4,200 rpm6,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
16.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely 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
5.4 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
179 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
537 hp
400 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63 has 170 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63: 170 hp (127 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
1,660 kg
3,660 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 (R231)AMG SL 63
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
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 (R231)AMG SL 634.3 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V64.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6: 0.6 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 (R231)AMG SL 63
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63: 1.3 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 (R231)AMG SL 63
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
758 km
471 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
872 km
542 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
537 hp
400 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
367 hp
274 kW
4.9 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 (R231)AMG SL 63
Power
537 hp
400 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,617 mm
181.8 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 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 (R231)AMG SL 63
Power
537 hp
400 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63 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 (R231)AMG SL 63
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
4.9 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 (R231)AMG SL 63
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
Power
537 hp
400 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,617 mm
181.8 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Range score
758 km
471 mi
872 km
542 mi
CO2 score
231 g/km
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Trunk score
241 L
8.5 cu ft
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63

  • Has 170 hp more
  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 70 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6

  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 115 km (71 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 123 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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