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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231)

AMG SL 65

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDTwin-turboRoadster2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 (Stage 2) 819 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,950 kg
    4,299 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.0 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    270 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    647 km
    402 mi
  • Largest trunk
    241 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65 (Stage 2)819 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65 (Stage 3)945 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65 (Stage 1)743 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65630 hp
Power
819hp611kW+189 hp
945hp705kW+315 hp
743hp554kW+113 hp
630hp470kW
Torque
1,350Nm996lb-ft+350 Nm
1,550Nm1,143lb-ft+550 Nm
1,220Nm900lb-ft+220 Nm
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,950kg4,299lb
1,950kg4,299lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,210kg4,872lb
2,210kg4,872lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
292 km/h
181 mph
+22 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+3 km/h
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
42.6s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph-6.0 s
Calculated
35.0s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-13.6 s
Calculated
41.7s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-6.9 s
Calculated
48.6s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s-0.6 s
3.1s-0.9 s
3.6s-0.4 s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
9.6s-3.2 s
Calculated
8.6s-4.2 s
Calculated
11.1s-1.7 s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.0s-0.8 s
Calculated
3.5s-0.4 s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.0s-0.9 s
Calculated
10.6s-1.3 s
Calculated
11.4s-0.5 s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
420hp/t313kW/t191hp/1000 lb
Calculated
485hp/t361kW/t220hp/1000 lb
Calculated
381hp/t284kW/t173hp/1000 lb
Calculated
323hp/t241kW/t147hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
692Nm/t463lb-ft/ton
Calculated
795Nm/t532lb-ft/ton
Calculated
626Nm/t419lb-ft/ton
Calculated
513Nm/t343lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
647km402mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
4,617mm182in
4,617mm182in
4,617mm182in
4,617mm182in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,877mm74in
1,877mm74in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,315mm52in
1,315mm52in
1,315mm52in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,585mm102in
2,585mm102in
2,585mm102in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,604mm63in
1,604mm63in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
241L
241L
241L
241L
Max trunk volume
381L
381L
381L
381L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
75L
75L
75L
75L
CO2 emissions
270g/km
270g/km
270g/km
270g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 (Stage 2) 819 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 (Stage 3) 945 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 (Stage 1) 743 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 630 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 (Stage 2) 819 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 (Stage 3) 945 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 (Stage 1) 743 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 630 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65 (Stage 2)819 hp4,800 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65 (Stage 3)945 hp4,800 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65 (Stage 1)743 hp4,800 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65630 hp4,800 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65 (Stage 2)819 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65 (Stage 3)945 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65 (Stage 1)743 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65630 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.0 s
3.5 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.1 s
3.6 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.6 s
8.6 s
11.1 s
12.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.9 s
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.0 s
7.5 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
9.0 s
9.6 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.0 s
10.6 s
11.4 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
215 km/h
133 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
194 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 (Stage 3) 945 hp has 315 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 630 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 630 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 (Stage 3) 945 hp: 315 hp (235 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65 (Stage 2)819 hp
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65 (Stage 3)945 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65 (Stage 1)743 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65630 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 (Stage 3) 945 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 630 hp: 0.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 (Stage 2) 819 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 (Stage 1) 743 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)AMG SL 65 (Stage 2)819 hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65 (Stage 3)945 hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65 (Stage 1)743 hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65630 hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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 (Stage 2)819 hp
420 hp/t
313 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65 (Stage 3)945 hp
485 hp/t
361 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65 (Stage 1)743 hp
381 hp/t
284 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65630 hp
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp

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)AMG SL 65 (Stage 2)819 hp
819 hp
611 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65 (Stage 3)945 hp
945 hp
705 kW
3.1 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65 (Stage 1)743 hp
743 hp
554 kW
3.6 s
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65630 hp
630 hp
470 kW
4.0 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 (Stage 2)819 hp
Power
819 hp
611 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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)AMG SL 65 (Stage 3)945 hp
Power
945 hp
705 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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)AMG SL 65 (Stage 1)743 hp
Power
743 hp
554 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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)AMG SL 65630 hp
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

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 (Stage 2)819 hp
Power
819 hp
611 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65 (Stage 3)945 hp
Power
945 hp
705 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65 (Stage 1)743 hp
Power
743 hp
554 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65630 hp
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-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 (Stage 2) 819 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)AMG SL 65 (Stage 2)819 hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
3.4 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65 (Stage 3)945 hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
3.1 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65 (Stage 1)743 hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
3.6 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65630 hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
4.0 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 (Stage 2)819 hp
420 hp/t
313 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65 (Stage 3)945 hp
485 hp/t
361 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65 (Stage 1)743 hp
381 hp/t
284 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65630 hp
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65 (Stage 2)819 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65 (Stage 3)945 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65 (Stage 1)743 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65630 hp
Power
819 hp
611 kW
945 hp
705 kW
743 hp
554 kW
630 hp
470 kW
Torque
1,350 Nm
996 lb-ft
1,550 Nm
1,143 lb-ft
1,220 Nm
900 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.1 s
3.6 s
4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
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
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
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,617 mm
181.8 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Range score
647 km
402 mi
647 km
402 mi
647 km
402 mi
647 km
402 mi
CO2 score
270 g/km
270 g/km
270 g/km
270 g/km
Trunk score
241 L
8.5 cu ft
241 L
8.5 cu ft
241 L
8.5 cu ft
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
420 hp/t
313 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
485 hp/t
361 kW/t
2.1 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

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 (Stage 2) 819 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 (Stage 3) 945 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 (Stage 1) 743 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 630 hp
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year3,045 LC/year3,045 LC/year3,045 LC/year

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