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)

572 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2022-2024
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R232)

AMG SL 43 (Stage 2)

495 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2022-2024
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232)

AMG SL 43 (Stage 1)

450 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2022-2024
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R232)

AMG SL 43

381 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2022-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 3) 572 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    331 km/h
    206 mph
  • Most powerful
    572 hp
    426 kW
  • Highest torque
    744 Nm
    549 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    316 hp/t
    235 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    745 km
    463 mi
  • Largest trunk
    213 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 3)572 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 2)495 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 1)450 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43381 hp
Power
572hp426kW+191 hp
495hp369kW+114 hp
450hp335kW+69 hp
381hp284kW
Torque
744Nm549lb-ft+264 Nm
648Nm478lb-ft+168 Nm
586Nm432lb-ft+106 Nm
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,810kg3,990lb
1,810kg3,990lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,145kg4,729lb
2,145kg4,729lb
2,145kg4,729lb
2,145kg4,729lb
Top speed
331 km/h
206 mph
+46 km/h
315 km/h
196 mph
+30 km/h
305 km/h
190 mph
+20 km/h
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.0s99% target: 328 km/h / 204 mph-12.7 s
Calculated
67.2s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph-7.6 s
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph-4.2 s
Calculated
74.8s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s-1.1 s
4.2s-0.7 s
4.4s-0.5 s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
10.7s-5.3 s
Calculated
12.3s-3.7 s
Calculated
13.5s-2.5 s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
4.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.2s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s-1.4 s
Calculated
12.0s-0.9 s
Calculated
12.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
316hp/t235kW/t143hp/1000 lb
Calculated
274hp/t204kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
248hp/t185kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
411Nm/t275lb-ft/ton
Calculated
358Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
324Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
745km463mi
Calculated
745km463mi
Calculated
745km463mi
Calculated
745km463mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,705mm185in
4,705mm185in
4,705mm185in
4,705mm185in
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
Max trunk volume
240L
240L
240L
240L
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) 572 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 2) 495 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 1) 450 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 381 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 3) 572 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 2) 495 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 1) 450 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 381 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 3)572 hp6,750 rpm3,250-5,000 rpm7,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 2)495 hp6,750 rpm3,250-5,000 rpm7,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 1)450 hp6,750 rpm3,250-5,000 rpm7,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43381 hp6,750 rpm3,250-5,000 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)572 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 2)495 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 1)450 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43381 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.0 s
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.2 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.7 s
12.3 s
13.5 s
16.0 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
47.2 s
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-
-
Top speed
331 km/h
206 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.3 s
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.9 s
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
10.5 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
12.0 s
12.4 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
208 km/h
129 mph
198 km/h
123 mph
191 km/h
119 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 3) 572 hp has 191 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 381 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 381 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 3) 572 hp: 191 hp (142 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)572 hp
331 km/h
206 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 2)495 hp
315 km/h
196 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 1)450 hp
305 km/h
190 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43381 hp
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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) 572 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 381 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 2) 495 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 1) 450 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)572 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 2)495 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 1)450 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43381 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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)572 hp
316 hp/t
235 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 2)495 hp
274 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 1)450 hp
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43381 hp
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 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)572 hp
572 hp
426 kW
3.8 s
331 km/h
206 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 2)495 hp
495 hp
369 kW
4.2 s
315 km/h
196 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 1)450 hp
450 hp
335 kW
4.4 s
305 km/h
190 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43381 hp
381 hp
284 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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)572 hp
Power
572 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
331 km/h
206 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 (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 2)495 hp
Power
495 hp
369 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 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 (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 1)450 hp
Power
450 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 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 (R232)AMG SL 43381 hp
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

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)572 hp
Power
572 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
331 km/h
206 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 2)495 hp
Power
495 hp
369 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 1)450 hp
Power
450 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43381 hp
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-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 3) 572 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)572 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 2)495 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 1)450 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43381 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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 (Stage 3)572 hp
316 hp/t
235 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 2)495 hp
274 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 1)450 hp
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43381 hp
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 3)572 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 2)495 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43 (Stage 1)450 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43381 hp
Power
572 hp
426 kW
495 hp
369 kW
450 hp
335 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
744 Nm
549 lb-ft
648 Nm
478 lb-ft
586 Nm
432 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.2 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
331 km/h
206 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
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
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
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,359 mm
53.5 in
Range score
745 km
463 mi
745 km
463 mi
745 km
463 mi
745 km
463 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
316 hp/t
235 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
274 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 3) 572 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 2) 495 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 1) 450 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 381 hp
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,468 LC/year2,468 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 (Stage 3) 572 hp

  • Has 76 hp more
  • Has 96 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 42 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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