Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8vsMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197)

6.2 V8

571 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedRoadster2011-2013
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232)

AMG SL 63 V8

585 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2021-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Most powerful
    585 hp
    436 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    213 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
Power
571hp426kW
585hp436kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
-
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
58.0s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph
Calculated
55.9s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
10.9s
Calculated
10.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
344hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
309hp/t230kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
392Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
422Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
644km400mi
Calculated
551km342mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,705mm185in
Width
1,939mm76in
1,915mm75in
Height
1,261mm50in
1,353mm53in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,682mm66in
1,660mm65in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,625mm64in
Trunk volume
173L
213L
Max trunk volume-
240L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
85L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V86,800 rpm4,750 rpm7,200 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V85,500-6,500 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
10.5 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
208 km/h
129 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
571 hp
426 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
1,895 kg
4,178 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-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
317 km/h
197 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
315 km/h
196 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V83.8 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V83.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8: 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-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8: 0.5 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-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
644 km
400 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
551 km
342 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
571 hp
426 kW
3.8 s
317 km/h
197 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW
3.6 s
315 km/h
196 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-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,261 mm
49.6 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 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
1,353 mm
53.3 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-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8 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-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
3.6 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-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
585 hp
436 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
3.6 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,261 mm
49.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 in
Range score
644 km
400 mi
551 km
342 mi
Trunk score
173 L
6.1 cu ft
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
309 hp/t
230 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km22.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi35.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year3,334 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8

  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 93 km (58 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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