Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8

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 500 V8 (Stage 3)

682 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2019-2020
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)

591 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2019-2020
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)

537 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2019-2020
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

SL 500 V8

455 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    359 km/h
    223 mph
  • Most powerful
    682 hp
    509 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,085 Nm
    800 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,740 kg
    3,836 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    392 hp/t
    292 kW/t
    2.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.2 L/100 km
    16.6 mpg US
    19.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    743 km
    461 mi
  • Largest trunk
    364 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    35/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8455 hp
Power
682hp509kW+227 hp
591hp441kW+136 hp
537hp400kW+82 hp
455hp339kW
Torque
1,085Nm800lb-ft+385 Nm
945Nm697lb-ft+245 Nm
854Nm630lb-ft+154 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,740kg3,836lb
1,740kg3,836lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
2,175kg4,795lb
2,175kg4,795lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
359 km/h
223 mph
+89 km/h
341 km/h
212 mph
+71 km/h
330 km/h
205 mph
+60 km/h
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.8s99% target: 355 km/h / 221 mph-2.0 s
Calculated
58.8s99% target: 338 km/h / 210 mph+3.0 s
Calculated
62.3s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph+6.6 s
Calculated
55.7s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.3s-1.0 s
3.7s-0.6 s
3.9s-0.4 s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
8.7s-5.5 s
Calculated
10.0s-4.2 s
Calculated
10.9s-3.3 s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.2s-0.9 s
Calculated
3.5s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.7s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.8s-1.6 s
Calculated
11.3s-1.1 s
Calculated
11.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
392hp/t292kW/t178hp/1000 lb
Calculated
340hp/t253kW/t154hp/1000 lb
Calculated
309hp/t230kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
261hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
624Nm/t417lb-ft/ton
Calculated
543Nm/t363lb-ft/ton
Calculated
491Nm/t328lb-ft/ton
Calculated
402Nm/t269lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
743km461mi
Calculated
743km461mi
Calculated
743km461mi
Calculated
743km461mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,631mm182in
4,631mm182in
4,631mm182in
4,631mm182in
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
364L
364L
364L
364L
Max trunk volume
485L
485L
485L
485L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
75L
75L
75L
75L

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 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 2) 591 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 1) 537 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 455 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 2) 591 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 1) 537 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 455 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp5,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm6,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp5,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm6,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp5,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm6,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8455 hp5,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8455 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.2 s
3.5 s
3.7 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.3 s
3.7 s
3.9 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.7 s
10.0 s
10.9 s
14.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
25.6 s
35.5 s
49.2 s
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Top speed
359 km/h
223 mph
341 km/h
212 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.1 s
5.2 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.2 s
7.5 s
7.7 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.1 s
9.6 s
9.8 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.8 s
11.3 s
11.6 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
226 km/h
141 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
682 hp
509 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
591 hp
441 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
537 hp
400 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8455 hp
455 hp
339 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hp has 227 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 455 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 455 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hp: 227 hp (170 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
1,085 Nm
800 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
945 Nm
697 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
854 Nm
630 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8455 hp
700 Nm
516 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 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8455 hp
1,740 kg
3,836 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 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
359 km/h
223 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
341 km/h
212 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
330 km/h
205 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8455 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp3.3 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8455 hp4.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 455 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 2) 591 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 1) 537 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 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8455 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
392 hp/t
292 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
340 hp/t
253 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8455 hp
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 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 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
743 km
461 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
743 km
461 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
743 km
461 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8455 hp
743 km
461 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
682 hp
509 kW
3.3 s
359 km/h
223 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
591 hp
441 kW
3.7 s
341 km/h
212 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
537 hp
400 kW
3.9 s
330 km/h
205 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8455 hp
455 hp
339 kW
4.3 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 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
Power
682 hp
509 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
359 km/h
223 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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
Power
591 hp
441 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
341 km/h
212 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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
Power
537 hp
400 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8455 hp
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 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 (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
Power
682 hp
509 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
359 km/h
223 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
Power
591 hp
441 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
341 km/h
212 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
Power
537 hp
400 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8455 hp
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 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 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
3.3 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8455 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
4.3 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 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
392 hp/t
292 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
340 hp/t
253 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8455 hp
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8455 hp
Power
682 hp
509 kW
591 hp
441 kW
537 hp
400 kW
455 hp
339 kW
Torque
1,085 Nm
800 lb-ft
945 Nm
697 lb-ft
854 Nm
630 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.3 s
3.7 s
3.9 s
4.3 s
Top speed
359 km/h
223 mph
341 km/h
212 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
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
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
743 km
461 mi
743 km
461 mi
743 km
461 mi
743 km
461 mi
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
392 hp/t
292 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
340 hp/t
253 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 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) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 2) 591 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 1) 537 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 455 hp
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year2,651 LC/year2,651 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hp

  • Has 91 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 52 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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