Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6vsVUHL 05 RR 2.3

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

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

SL 400 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2016-2018
VS

VUHL 05

RR 2.3

385 hp2300 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

VUHL 05 RR 2.3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.7 s
  • Most powerful
    385 hp
    287 kW
  • Lightest
    675 kg
    1,488 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    570 hp/t
    425 kW/t
    1.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6VUHL05RR 2.3
Power
367hp274kW
385hp287kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
675kg1,488lb
Gross weight
2,115kg4,663lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
65.6s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
24.8s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
2.7s
0-200 km/h
16.4s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
2.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
10.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
570hp/t425kW/t259hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
741Nm/t496lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
844km525mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,300cc140cu in
Length
4,631mm182in
3,718mm146in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,876mm74in
Height
1,315mm52in
1,120mm44in
Wheelbase
2,585mm102in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,600mm63in
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Rear track
1,604mm63in
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Ground clearance-
110mm4in
Trunk volume
345L
-
Max trunk volume
485L
-
Doors
2
-
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
65L
40L
CO2 emissions
175g/km
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6VUHL05RR 2.3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
2.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
2.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.4 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
4.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
6.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
8.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
10.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
217 km/h
135 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
VUHL05RR 2.3
385 hp
287 kW

VUHL 05 RR 2.3 has 18 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 and VUHL 05 RR 2.3: 18 hp (13 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
VUHL05RR 2.3
500 Nm
369 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
VUHL05RR 2.3
675 kg
1,488 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
VUHL05RR 2.3
255 km/h
158 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
VUHL05RR 2.32.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between VUHL 05 RR 2.3 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6: 2.2 s.

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
VUHL05RR 2.3
570 hp/t
425 kW/t
1.8 kg/hp

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
VUHL05RR 2.3
385 hp
287 kW
2.7 s
255 km/h
158 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
VUHL05RR 2.3
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h2.7 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,718 mm
146.4 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6VUHL05RR 2.3
Power
367 hp
274 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
2.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
675 kg
1,488 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
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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/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,718 mm
146.4 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Range score
844 km
525 mi
-
CO2 score
175 g/km
-
Trunk score
345 L
12.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
570 hp/t
425 kW/t
1.8 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.

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 SL 400 V6
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

VUHL 05 RR 2.3

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Is 985 kg lighter
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 349 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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