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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

SL 400 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)

SLK 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2015-2016

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    345 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    34/100

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300

  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    968 km
    601 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
Power
367hp274kW
245hp183kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,115kg4,663lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.6s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
16.4s
Calculated
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
844km525mi
Calculated
968km601mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,631mm182in
4,134mm163in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,315mm52in
1,301mm51in
Wheelbase
2,585mm102in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,565mm62in
Trunk volume
345L
225L
Max trunk volume
485L
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
65L
60L
CO2 emissions
175g/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) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V65,500-6,000 rpm2,000-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.4 s
20.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
367 hp
274 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
245 hp
183 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 has 122 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6: 122 hp (91 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
1,430 kg
3,153 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)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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)Facelift 2016SL 400 V64.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 3005.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300: 0.9 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 2016SL 400 V6
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6: 1.5 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)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
844 km
525 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
968 km
601 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
367 hp
274 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
245 hp
183 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 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
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 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 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
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 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 2016SL 400 V6
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.8 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 2016SL 400 V6
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
Power
367 hp
274 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Range score
844 km
525 mi
968 km
601 mi
CO2 score
175 g/km
-
Trunk score
345 L
12.2 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 122 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 50 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300

  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 124 km (77 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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