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Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R232)

AMG SL 43

381 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2022-2024
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

SL 400 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2019-2020

Comparison overview

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

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    872 km
    542 mi
  • Largest trunk
    364 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
Power
381hp284kW
367hp274kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,145kg4,729lb
2,115kg4,663lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.8s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
66.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
745km463mi
Calculated
872km542mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,705mm185in
4,631mm182in
Width
1,915mm75in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,359mm54in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,665mm66in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
213L
364L
Max trunk volume
240L
485L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
70L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 436,750 rpm3,250-5,000 rpm7,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V65,500-6,000 rpm2,000-4,200 rpm6,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
16.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
179 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
381 hp
284 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 has 14 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 Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
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 (R232)AMG SL 43
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
1,660 kg
3,660 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
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 (R232)AMG SL 434.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V64.9 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43: 0.8 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
745 km
463 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
872 km
542 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
381 hp
284 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
367 hp
274 kW
4.9 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,359 mm
53.5 in
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
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
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
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
4.9 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
Power
381 hp
284 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,359 mm
53.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Range score
745 km
463 mi
872 km
542 mi
Trunk score
213 L
7.5 cu ft
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 127 km (79 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 151 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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