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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8vsMG Cyberster 77 kWh

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

455 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2019-2020
VS

MG Cyberster

77 kWh

510 hpElectricAWDAutomaticRoadster2024-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,740 kg
    3,836 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    261 hp/t
    195 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    364 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    35/100

MG Cyberster 77 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.2 s
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    725 Nm
    535 lb-ft

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8MGCyberster77 kWh
Power
455hp339kW
510hp380kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
725Nm535lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.7s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
32.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
3.2s
0-200 km/h
14.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
3.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
261hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
257hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
402Nm/t269lb-ft/ton
Calculated
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
743km461mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
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Length
4,631mm182in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,913mm75in
Height
1,315mm52in
1,329mm52in
Wheelbase
2,585mm102in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,600mm63in
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Rear track
1,604mm63in
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Trunk volume
364L
249L
Max trunk volume
485L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
75L
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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 500 V8MGCyberster77 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
3.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
3.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.2 s
15.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
4.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
7.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
186 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW
MGCyberster77 kWh
510 hp
380 kW

MG Cyberster 77 kWh has 55 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 and MG Cyberster 77 kWh: 55 hp (41 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
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
MGCyberster77 kWh
725 Nm
535 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
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
MGCyberster77 kWh
1,985 kg
4,376 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
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MGCyberster77 kWh
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 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 V84.3 s
MGCyberster77 kWh3.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between MG Cyberster 77 kWh and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8: 1.1 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 500 V8
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
MGCyberster77 kWh
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MGCyberster77 kWh
510 hp
380 kW
3.2 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 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
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
MGCyberster77 kWh
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
249 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,329 mm
52.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8MGCyberster77 kWh
Power
455 hp
339 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
3.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,985 kg
4,376 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
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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
249 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,329 mm
52.3 in
Range score
743 km
461 mi
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Trunk score
364 L
12.9 cu ft
249 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
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
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8

  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 115 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

MG Cyberster 77 kWh

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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