Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43vsMorgan Plus Six 3.0 TwinPower Turbo

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
VS

Morgan Plus Six

3.0 TwinPower Turbo

340 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2019-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Morgan Plus Six 3.0 TwinPower Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,075 kg
    2,370 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    316 hp/t
    236 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43

  • 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 practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43MorganPlus Six3.0 TwinPower Turbo
Power
381hp284kW
340hp254kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,075kg2,370lb
Gross weight
2,145kg4,729lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
267 km/h
166 mph
To 99% top speed
74.8s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
45.4s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
316hp/t236kW/t143hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
465Nm/t311lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
745km463mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,705mm185in
3,890mm153in
Width
1,915mm75in
1,756mm69in
Height
1,359mm54in
1,220mm48in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
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Front track
1,665mm66in
-
Rear track
1,629mm64in
-
Trunk volume
213L
-
Max trunk volume
240L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
70L
-
CO2 emissions-
180g/km

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43MorganPlus Six3.0 TwinPower Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
13.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Limited
267 km/h
166 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
194 km/h
121 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
MorganPlus Six3.0 TwinPower Turbo
340 hp
254 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 has 41 hp more than Morgan Plus Six 3.0 TwinPower Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Morgan Plus Six 3.0 TwinPower Turbo and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43: 41 hp (31 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
MorganPlus Six3.0 TwinPower Turbo
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
MorganPlus Six3.0 TwinPower Turbo
1,075 kg
2,370 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
MorganPlus Six3.0 TwinPower Turbo
267 km/h
166 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
MorganPlus Six3.0 TwinPower Turbo4.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 has more power, Morgan Plus Six 3.0 TwinPower Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Morgan Plus Six 3.0 TwinPower Turbo and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43: 0.7 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
MorganPlus Six3.0 TwinPower Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Morgan Plus Six 3.0 TwinPower Turbo and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43: 1.5 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
MorganPlus Six3.0 TwinPower Turbo
316 hp/t
236 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp

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
MorganPlus Six3.0 TwinPower Turbo
340 hp
254 kW
4.2 s
267 km/h
166 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
MorganPlus Six3.0 TwinPower Turbo
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,890 mm
153.1 in
Height
1,220 mm
48.0 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
MorganPlus Six3.0 TwinPower Turbo
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Morgan Plus Six 3.0 TwinPower Turbo 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
MorganPlus Six3.0 TwinPower Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
4.2 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
MorganPlus Six3.0 TwinPower Turbo
316 hp/t
236 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43MorganPlus Six3.0 TwinPower Turbo
Power
381 hp
284 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,075 kg
2,370 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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-
Length
3,890 mm
153.1 in
Height
1,220 mm
48.0 in
Range score
745 km
463 mi
-
CO2 score
-
180 g/km
Trunk score
213 L
7.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
316 hp/t
236 kW/t
3.2 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43Morgan Plus Six 3.0 TwinPower Turbo
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Morgan Plus Six 3.0 TwinPower Turbo

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 735 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 106 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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