Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43

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 (Stage 3)

632 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2024-present
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R232)

AMG SL 43 (Stage 2)

547 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2024-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232)

AMG SL 43 (Stage 1)

497 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2024-present
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R232)

AMG SL 43

421 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2024-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 3) 632 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph Unrestricted
    325 km/h
    202 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    632 hp
    471 kW
  • Highest torque
    775 Nm
    572 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,735 kg
    3,825 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    364 hp/t
    271 kW/t
    2.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    737 km
    458 mi
  • Largest trunk
    213 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 3)632 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 2)547 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 1)497 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43421 hp
Power
632hp471kW+211 hp
547hp408kW+126 hp
497hp370kW+76 hp
421hp314kW
Torque
775Nm572lb-ft+275 Nm
675Nm498lb-ft+175 Nm
610Nm450lb-ft+110 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,735kg3,825lb
1,735kg3,825lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,185kg4,817lb
2,185kg4,817lb
2,185kg4,817lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
+57 km/h
Calculated
312 km/h
194 mph
+34 km/h
303 km/h
188 mph
+25 km/h
278 km/h
173 mph
To 99% top speed
56.5s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph-9.4 s
Calculated
59.8s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph-6.1 s
Calculated
63.4s99% target: 300 km/h / 186 mph-2.5 s
Calculated
65.9s99% target: 275 km/h / 171 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s-1.1 s
4.0s-0.7 s
4.2s-0.5 s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
10.0s-5.4 s
Calculated
11.6s-3.8 s
Calculated
12.7s-2.7 s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
3.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.0s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s-1.5 s
Calculated
11.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.1s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
364hp/t271kW/t165hp/1000 lb
Calculated
315hp/t235kW/t143hp/1000 lb
Calculated
286hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
447Nm/t299lb-ft/ton
Calculated
389Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
352Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
737km458mi
Calculated
737km458mi
Calculated
737km458mi
Calculated
737km458mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,700mm185in
4,700mm185in
4,700mm185in
4,700mm185in
Width
1,915mm75in
1,915mm75in
1,915mm75in
1,915mm75in
Height
1,359mm54in
1,359mm54in
1,359mm54in
1,359mm54in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,700mm106in
2,700mm106in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,665mm66in
1,665mm66in
1,665mm66in
1,665mm66in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,629mm64in
1,629mm64in
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume
213L
213L
213L
213L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 3) 632 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 2) 547 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 1) 497 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 421 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 3) 632 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 2) 547 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 1) 497 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 421 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 3)632 hp6,750 rpm5,000 rpm7,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 2)547 hp6,750 rpm5,000 rpm7,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 1)497 hp6,750 rpm5,000 rpm7,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43421 hp6,750 rpm5,000 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 3)632 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 2)547 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 1)497 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43421 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.8 s
4.0 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.0 s
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.0 s
11.6 s
12.7 s
15.4 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
38.8 s
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-
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Likely limited
312 km/h
194 mph
303 km/h
188 mph
278 km/h
173 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.3 s
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.8 s
8.0 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
10.3 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.8 s
12.1 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
214 km/h
133 mph
202 km/h
125 mph
195 km/h
121 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 3) 632 hp has 211 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 421 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 421 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 3) 632 hp: 211 hp (157 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 (Stage 3)632 hp
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 2)547 hp
312 km/h
194 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 1)497 hp
303 km/h
188 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43421 hp
278 km/h
173 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 3) 632 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 421 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 2) 547 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 1) 497 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 (Stage 3)632 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 2)547 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 1)497 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43421 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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 (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 3)632 hp
364 hp/t
271 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 2)547 hp
315 hp/t
235 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 1)497 hp
286 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43421 hp
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 3)632 hp
632 hp
471 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 2)547 hp
547 hp
408 kW
4.0 s
312 km/h
194 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 1)497 hp
497 hp
370 kW
4.2 s
303 km/h
188 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43421 hp
421 hp
314 kW
4.7 s
278 km/h
173 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 (Stage 3)632 hp
Power
632 hp
471 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,700 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,359 mm
53.5 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 2)547 hp
Power
547 hp
408 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,700 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,359 mm
53.5 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 1)497 hp
Power
497 hp
370 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,700 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,359 mm
53.5 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43421 hp
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,700 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,359 mm
53.5 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 (Stage 3)632 hp
Power
632 hp
471 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 2)547 hp
Power
547 hp
408 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 1)497 hp
Power
497 hp
370 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43421 hp
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 3) 632 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 (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 3)632 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 2)547 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
4.0 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 1)497 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43421 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
4.7 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 (Stage 3)632 hp
364 hp/t
271 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 2)547 hp
315 hp/t
235 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 1)497 hp
286 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43421 hp
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 3)632 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 2)547 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 1)497 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43421 hp
Power
632 hp
471 kW
547 hp
408 kW
497 hp
370 kW
421 hp
314 kW
Torque
775 Nm
572 lb-ft
675 Nm
498 lb-ft
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.0 s
4.2 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
303 km/h
188 mph
278 km/h
173 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,700 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,359 mm
53.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,700 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,359 mm
53.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,700 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,359 mm
53.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,700 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,359 mm
53.5 in
Range score
737 km
458 mi
737 km
458 mi
737 km
458 mi
737 km
458 mi
Trunk score
213 L
7.5 cu ft
213 L
7.5 cu ft
213 L
7.5 cu ft
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
364 hp/t
271 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
315 hp/t
235 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
286 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 3) 632 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 2) 547 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 1) 497 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 421 hp
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,494 LC/year2,494 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 3) 632 hp

  • Has 84 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 49 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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