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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 3)

857 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2018-2019
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 2)

742 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2018-2019
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 1)

674 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2018-2019
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

AMG SL 63 V8

571 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 3) 857 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    389 km/h
    242 mph
  • Most powerful
    857 hp
    639 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,395 Nm
    1,029 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    484 hp/t
    361 kW/t
    2.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.1 L/100 km
    15.6 mpg US
    18.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    641 km
    398 mi
  • Largest trunk
    504 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    94/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 3)857 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 2)742 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 1)674 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8571 hp
Power
857hp639kW+286 hp
742hp554kW+171 hp
674hp502kW+103 hp
571hp426kW
Torque
1,395Nm1,029lb-ft+495 Nm
1,215Nm896lb-ft+315 Nm
1,098Nm810lb-ft+198 Nm
900Nm664lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,770kg3,902lb
1,770kg3,902lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,180kg4,806lb
2,180kg4,806lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
389 km/h
242 mph
+119 km/h
371 km/h
231 mph
+101 km/h
358 km/h
222 mph
+88 km/h
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
50.4s99% target: 385 km/h / 239 mph+1.0 s
Calculated
56.3s99% target: 367 km/h / 228 mph+6.9 s
Calculated
60.1s99% target: 354 km/h / 220 mph+10.7 s
Calculated
49.4s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.2s-0.9 s
3.5s-0.6 s
3.7s-0.4 s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
7.8s-5.3 s
Calculated
8.9s-4.2 s
Calculated
9.7s-3.4 s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.1s-0.9 s
Calculated
3.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.5s-0.4 s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.4s-1.7 s
Calculated
10.9s-1.2 s
Calculated
11.2s-0.8 s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
484hp/t361kW/t219hp/1000 lb
Calculated
419hp/t313kW/t190hp/1000 lb
Calculated
381hp/t284kW/t173hp/1000 lb
Calculated
323hp/t241kW/t146hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
788Nm/t527lb-ft/ton
Calculated
686Nm/t459lb-ft/ton
Calculated
620Nm/t415lb-ft/ton
Calculated
508Nm/t340lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
641km398mi
Calculated
641km398mi
Calculated
641km398mi
Calculated
641km398mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
5,461cc333cu in
5,461cc333cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,633mm182in
4,633mm182in
4,633mm182in
4,633mm182in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,877mm74in
1,877mm74in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,300mm51in
1,300mm51in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,585mm102in
2,585mm102in
2,585mm102in
2,585mm102in
Max trunk volume
504L
504L
504L
504L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
75L
75L
75L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 3) 857 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 2) 742 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 1) 674 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 571 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 3) 857 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 2) 742 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 1) 674 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 571 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 3)857 hp5,500 rpm2,250 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 2)742 hp5,500 rpm2,250 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 1)674 hp5,500 rpm2,250 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8571 hp5,500 rpm2,250 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 3)857 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 2)742 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 1)674 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8571 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.1 s
3.3 s
3.5 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.2 s
3.5 s
3.7 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.8 s
8.9 s
9.7 s
13.1 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
19.1 s
24.0 s
28.8 s
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Top speed
389 km/h
242 mph
371 km/h
231 mph
358 km/h
222 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.8 s
5.0 s
5.1 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.0 s
7.3 s
7.5 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.9 s
9.3 s
9.6 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.4 s
10.9 s
11.2 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
240 km/h
149 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
218 km/h
136 mph
193 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 3) 857 hp has 286 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 571 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 571 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 3) 857 hp: 286 hp (213 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 3) 857 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 571 hp: 0.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 2) 742 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 1) 674 hp, separated by only 0.2 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)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 3)857 hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 2)742 hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 1)674 hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8571 hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 3)857 hp
857 hp
639 kW
3.2 s
389 km/h
242 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 2)742 hp
742 hp
554 kW
3.5 s
371 km/h
231 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 1)674 hp
674 hp
502 kW
3.7 s
358 km/h
222 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8571 hp
571 hp
426 kW
4.1 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)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 3)857 hp
Power
857 hp
639 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
389 km/h
242 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 2)742 hp
Power
742 hp
554 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
371 km/h
231 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 1)674 hp
Power
674 hp
502 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
358 km/h
222 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8571 hp
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,300 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 (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 3)857 hp
Power
857 hp
639 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
389 km/h
242 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 2)742 hp
Power
742 hp
554 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
371 km/h
231 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 1)674 hp
Power
674 hp
502 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
358 km/h
222 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8571 hp
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 3) 857 hp 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)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 3)857 hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
3.2 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 2)742 hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
3.5 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 1)674 hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8571 hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
4.1 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)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 3)857 hp
484 hp/t
361 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 2)742 hp
419 hp/t
313 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 1)674 hp
381 hp/t
284 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8571 hp
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 3)857 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 2)742 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 1)674 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8571 hp
Power
857 hp
639 kW
742 hp
554 kW
674 hp
502 kW
571 hp
426 kW
Torque
1,395 Nm
1,029 lb-ft
1,215 Nm
896 lb-ft
1,098 Nm
810 lb-ft
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.2 s
3.5 s
3.7 s
4.1 s
Top speed
389 km/h
242 mph
371 km/h
231 mph
358 km/h
222 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
641 km
398 mi
641 km
398 mi
641 km
398 mi
641 km
398 mi
Trunk score
504 L
17.8 cu ft
504 L
17.8 cu ft
504 L
17.8 cu ft
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
484 hp/t
361 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
419 hp/t
313 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
381 hp/t
284 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 3) 857 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 2) 742 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 1) 674 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 571 hp
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year3,071 LC/year3,071 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 (Stage 3) 857 hp

  • Has 114 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 65 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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