The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 209,000
![Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (19 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_AMG_GT_R_Roadster_C190-18.png)
€ 80,900
![Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_SL_R230.webp)
€ 209,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The AMG GT R Roadster is 0.6 inches shorter, 4.7 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the SL 280.
AMG GT R Roadster
SL 280
49.6
76.3
81.7
51.9
71.7
81.7
76.3 in
Width
71.7 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
49.6 in
Height
51.9 in
103.5
179.2
100.8
179.8
179.2 in
Length
179.8 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
AMG GT R Roadster
SL 280
3715 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
![Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (19 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_AMG_GT_R_Roadster_C190-18.png)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.17 %
![Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_SL_R230.png)
General
AMG GT R Roadster
SL 280
C190
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
AMG GT R Roadster
SL 280
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 178
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 178.980
Engine Code
M 272.949
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4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
577 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
AMG GT R Roadster
577 hp
228 hp
SL 280
516 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
AMG GT R Roadster
516 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SL 280
Performance
AMG GT R Roadster
SL 280
197 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
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AMG GT R Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
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SL 280
▶ REPLAY
6.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
AMG GT R Roadster
6.44 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
SL 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
AMG GT R Roadster
SL 280
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
25 mpg
AMG GT R Roadster
19 mpg
25 mpg
SL 280
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
24 mpg
highway
34 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
323 mi
Range
529 mi
AMG GT R Roadster
323 mi
529 mi
SL 280
Environmental Impact
236.9 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).
178.2 kWh
AMG GT R Roadster
236.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
SL 280
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
468 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
AMG GT R Roadster
SL 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
4.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data