Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43vsVUHL 05 RR 2.3

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

VUHL 05

RR 2.3

385 hp2300 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

VUHL 05 RR 2.3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.7 s
  • Most powerful
    385 hp
    287 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    675 kg
    1,488 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    570 hp/t
    425 kW/t
    1.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43VUHL05RR 2.3
Power
381hp284kW
385hp287kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
675kg1,488lb
Gross weight
2,145kg4,729lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
74.8s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
24.8s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
2.7s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
2.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
10.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
570hp/t425kW/t259hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
741Nm/t496lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
745km463mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,300cc140cu in
Length
4,705mm185in
3,718mm146in
Width
1,915mm75in
1,876mm74in
Height
1,359mm54in
1,120mm44in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,665mm66in
-
Rear track
1,629mm64in
-
Ground clearance-
110mm4in
Trunk volume
213L
-
Max trunk volume
240L
-
Doors
2
-
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
70L
40L

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 43VUHL05RR 2.3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
2.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
2.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
4.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
6.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
8.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
10.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
217 km/h
135 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
VUHL05RR 2.3
385 hp
287 kW

VUHL 05 RR 2.3 has 4 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 and VUHL 05 RR 2.3: 4 hp (3 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
VUHL05RR 2.3
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
VUHL05RR 2.3
675 kg
1,488 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
VUHL05RR 2.3
255 km/h
158 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
VUHL05RR 2.32.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between VUHL 05 RR 2.3 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43: 2.2 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
VUHL05RR 2.3
570 hp/t
425 kW/t
1.8 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
VUHL05RR 2.3
385 hp
287 kW
2.7 s
255 km/h
158 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
VUHL05RR 2.3
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h2.7 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,718 mm
146.4 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43VUHL05RR 2.3
Power
381 hp
284 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
2.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
675 kg
1,488 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
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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/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,718 mm
146.4 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Range score
745 km
463 mi
-
Trunk score
213 L
7.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
570 hp/t
425 kW/t
1.8 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 43
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

VUHL 05 RR 2.3

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 1,135 kg lighter
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 360 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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