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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)

819 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)

945 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)

743 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

AMG SL 65 V12

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2) 819 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,875 kg
    4,134 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.4 L/100 km
    13.5 mpg US
    16.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    279 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    630 km
    392 mi
  • Largest trunk
    364 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    33/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12630 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
1,875kg4,134lb
1,875kg4,134lb
1,875kg4,134lb
1,875kg4,134lb
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
41.1s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph-6.0 s
Calculated
33.8s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-13.3 s
Calculated
40.4s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-6.7 s
Calculated
47.1s99% 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
9.5s-3.2 s
Calculated
8.5s-4.1 s
Calculated
10.9s-1.7 s
Calculated
12.6s
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
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.0s-0.9 s
Calculated
10.6s-1.4 s
Calculated
11.4s-0.5 s
Calculated
11.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
437hp/t326kW/t198hp/1000 lb
Calculated
504hp/t376kW/t229hp/1000 lb
Calculated
396hp/t296kW/t180hp/1000 lb
Calculated
336hp/t251kW/t152hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
720Nm/t482lb-ft/ton
Calculated
827Nm/t553lb-ft/ton
Calculated
651Nm/t435lb-ft/ton
Calculated
533Nm/t357lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
630km392mi
Calculated
630km392mi
Calculated
630km392mi
Calculated
630km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Trunk volume
364L
364L
364L
364L
Max trunk volume
504L
504L
504L
504L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
75L
75L
75L
75L
CO2 emissions
279g/km
279g/km
279g/km
279g/km

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 65 V12 (Stage 2) 819 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1) 743 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 630 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2) 819 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1) 743 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 630 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hp4,800-5,400 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hp4,800-5,400 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hp4,800-5,400 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12630 hp4,800-5,400 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12630 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
9.5 s
8.5 s
10.9 s
12.6 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
2.0 s
1.9 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
4.7 s
5.1 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
8.9 s
9.6 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.0 s
10.6 s
11.4 s
11.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
216 km/h
134 mph
223 km/h
138 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
195 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hp has 315 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 630 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 630 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 (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

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 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 630 hp: 0.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2) 819 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 (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)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12630 hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hp
819 hp
611 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hp
945 hp
705 kW
3.1 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hp
743 hp
554 kW
3.6 s
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12630 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)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (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
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length-
Height-
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (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
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length-
Height-
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (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
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length-
Height-
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12630 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
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length-
Height-

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 65 V12 (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
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hp
Power
945 hp
705 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hp
Power
743 hp
554 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12630 hp
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 (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)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
3.4 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
3.1 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
3.6 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12630 hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hp
437 hp/t
326 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hp
504 hp/t
376 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hp
396 hp/t
296 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12630 hp
336 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 65 V12630 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
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length-
Height-
Range score
630 km
392 mi
630 km
392 mi
630 km
392 mi
630 km
392 mi
CO2 score
279 g/km
279 g/km
279 g/km
279 g/km
Trunk score
364 L
12.9 cu ft
364 L
12.9 cu ft
364 L
12.9 cu ft
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
437 hp/t
326 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
504 hp/t
376 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
396 hp/t
296 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
336 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 2) 819 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1) 743 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 65 V12 630 hp
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year3,124 LC/year3,124 LC/year3,124 LC/year

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