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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231)

AMG SL 65

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDTwin-turboRoadster2012-2015
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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) AMG SL 65

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    630 hp
    470 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,000 Nm
    738 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    323 hp/t
    241 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    647 km
    402 mi
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
Power
630hp470kW
571hp426kW
Torque
1,000Nm738lb-ft
900Nm664lb-ft
Curb weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,180kg4,806lb
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
48.6s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
49.4s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
12.8s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
323hp/t241kW/t147hp/1000 lb
Calculated
323hp/t241kW/t146hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
513Nm/t343lb-ft/ton
Calculated
508Nm/t340lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
647km402mi
Calculated
641km398mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,617mm182in
4,633mm182in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,315mm52in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,585mm102in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,600mm63in
-
Rear track
1,604mm63in
-
Trunk volume
241L
-
Max trunk volume
381L
504L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
75L
75L
CO2 emissions
270g/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 65Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 654,800 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V85,500 rpm2,250 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.8 s
13.1 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
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
193 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65
630 hp
470 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
571 hp
426 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 has 59 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65: 59 hp (44 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
900 Nm
664 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 65
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
1,770 kg
3,902 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 65
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 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 (R231)AMG SL 654.0 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V84.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 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 (R231)AMG SL 65
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 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 65
647 km
402 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
641 km
398 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65
630 hp
470 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
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)AMG SL 65
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 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 2016AMG SL 63 V8
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)AMG SL 65
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
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) AMG SL 65 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 65
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
4.0 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
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)AMG SL 65
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
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)AMG SL 65Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
Power
630 hp
470 kW
571 hp
426 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
647 km
402 mi
641 km
398 mi
CO2 score
270 g/km
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Trunk score
241 L
8.5 cu ft
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65

  • Has 59 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 6 km (3 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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