The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 650i Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
€ 101,800
![BMW 650i Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_6er_F06-15.png)
€ 327,300
![Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_SL_65_AMG_Black_Series_R230.webp)
€ 101,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 327,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The BMW 650i Gran Coupé is 16.5 inches longer, 2.6 inches narrower and 3.2 inches taller than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series.
BMW 650i Gran Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
54.8
74.6
81.9
51.6
77.2
85
74.6 in
Width
77.2 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
54.8 in
Height
51.6 in
116.9
197.1
100.8
180.7
197.1 in
Length
180.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 650i Gran Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
![BMW 650i Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_6er_F06-15.png)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.2 %
![Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_SL_65_AMG_Black_Series_R230.png)
General
BMW 650i Gran Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
F06
Generation
R230
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 650i Gran Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
N63-B44
Engine Code
M 275.983
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4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 650i Gran Coupé
444 hp
661 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
BMW 650i Gran Coupé
479 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Performance
BMW 650i Gran Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
155 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
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BMW 650i Gran Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.24 lb/hp
BMW 650i Gran Coupé
10 lb/hp
6.24 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 650i Gran Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW 650i Gran Coupé
26 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
18 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
473 mi
Range
345 mi
BMW 650i Gran Coupé
473 mi
345 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Environmental Impact
174.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
272.8 kWh
BMW 650i Gran Coupé
174.3 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 650i Gran Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
4
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
2
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data