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Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 V8 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 V8 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 V8 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 V8

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R232)

AMG SL 55 V8

476 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2021-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3) 714 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    345 km/h
    214 mph
  • Most powerful
    714 hp
    532 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,085 Nm
    800 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,875 kg
    4,134 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    381 hp/t
    284 kW/t
    2.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    551 km
    342 mi
  • Largest trunk
    213 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    94/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3)714 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)619 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)562 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8476 hp
Power
714hp532kW+238 hp
619hp461kW+143 hp
562hp419kW+86 hp
476hp355kW
Torque
1,085Nm800lb-ft+385 Nm
945Nm697lb-ft+245 Nm
854Nm630lb-ft+154 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,875kg4,134lb
1,875kg4,134lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Top speed
345 km/h
214 mph
+50 km/h
331 km/h
206 mph
+36 km/h
322 km/h
200 mph
+27 km/h
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
48.4s99% target: 342 km/h / 212 mph-11.1 s
Calculated
53.4s99% target: 328 km/h / 204 mph-6.0 s
Calculated
57.0s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph-2.5 s
Calculated
59.4s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s-0.9 s
3.3s-0.6 s
3.5s-0.4 s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
8.2s-4.0 s
Calculated
9.3s-2.9 s
Calculated
10.2s-2.0 s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
3.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.4s-0.4 s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.4s-1.4 s
Calculated
10.9s-0.9 s
Calculated
11.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
381hp/t284kW/t173hp/1000 lb
Calculated
330hp/t246kW/t150hp/1000 lb
Calculated
300hp/t223kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
254hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
579Nm/t387lb-ft/ton
Calculated
504Nm/t337lb-ft/ton
Calculated
455Nm/t305lb-ft/ton
Calculated
373Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
551km342mi
Calculated
551km342mi
Calculated
551km342mi
Calculated
551km342mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
3,982cc243cu in
3,982cc243cu in
3,982cc243cu 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 55 V8 (Stage 3) 714 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2) 619 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1) 562 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 V8 476 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3) 714 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2) 619 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1) 562 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 V8 476 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3)714 hp5,500-6,500 rpm2,250-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)619 hp5,500-6,500 rpm2,250-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)562 hp5,500-6,500 rpm2,250-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8476 hp5,500-6,500 rpm2,250-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3)714 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)619 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)562 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8476 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.9 s
3.2 s
3.4 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
3.3 s
3.5 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.2 s
9.3 s
10.2 s
12.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
27.4 s
40.7 s
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Top speed
345 km/h
214 mph
331 km/h
206 mph
322 km/h
200 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
1.9 s
1.9 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.7 s
4.9 s
5.0 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.9 s
7.2 s
7.4 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.8 s
9.2 s
9.5 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.4 s
10.9 s
11.2 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
229 km/h
142 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
197 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3) 714 hp has 238 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 V8 476 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 V8 476 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3) 714 hp: 238 hp (177 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

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 55 V8 (Stage 3) 714 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 V8 476 hp: 0.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2) 619 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1) 562 hp, separated by only 0.2 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 55 V8 (Stage 3)714 hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)619 hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)562 hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8476 hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 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 55 V8 (Stage 3)714 hp
381 hp/t
284 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)619 hp
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)562 hp
300 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8476 hp
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 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 55 V8 (Stage 3)714 hp
714 hp
532 kW
3.0 s
345 km/h
214 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)619 hp
619 hp
461 kW
3.3 s
331 km/h
206 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)562 hp
562 hp
419 kW
3.5 s
322 km/h
200 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8476 hp
476 hp
355 kW
3.9 s
295 km/h
183 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 55 V8 (Stage 3)714 hp
Power
714 hp
532 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
345 km/h
214 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 55 V8 (Stage 2)619 hp
Power
619 hp
461 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 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 55 V8 (Stage 1)562 hp
Power
562 hp
419 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 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 55 V8476 hp
Power
476 hp
355 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 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 55 V8 (Stage 3)714 hp
Power
714 hp
532 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
345 km/h
214 mph
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)619 hp
Power
619 hp
461 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
331 km/h
206 mph
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)562 hp
Power
562 hp
419 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8476 hp
Power
476 hp
355 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3) 714 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 55 V8 (Stage 3)714 hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
3.0 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)619 hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
3.3 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)562 hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
3.5 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8476 hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
3.9 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 55 V8 (Stage 3)714 hp
381 hp/t
284 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)619 hp
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)562 hp
300 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8476 hp
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3)714 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2)619 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1)562 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8476 hp
Power
714 hp
532 kW
619 hp
461 kW
562 hp
419 kW
476 hp
355 kW
Torque
1,085 Nm
800 lb-ft
945 Nm
697 lb-ft
854 Nm
630 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 s
3.3 s
3.5 s
3.9 s
Top speed
345 km/h
214 mph
331 km/h
206 mph
322 km/h
200 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 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
551 km
342 mi
551 km
342 mi
551 km
342 mi
551 km
342 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
381 hp/t
284 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
300 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 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 55 V8 (Stage 3) 714 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 2) 619 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 1) 562 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 V8 476 hp
Consumption12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.22 LC100 km22.22 LC100 km22.22 LC100 km22.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.77 LC100 mi35.77 LC100 mi35.77 LC100 mi35.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,334 LC/year3,334 LC/year3,334 LC/year3,334 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 V8 (Stage 3) 714 hp

  • Has 95 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 51 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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