The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
€ 209,000

€ 240,200

€ 209,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 240,200
ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the SL 65 AMG.
AMG GT R Roadster
SL 65 AMG
49.6
76.3
81.7
51.2
73.9
82.6
76.3 in
Width
73.9 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
49.6 in
Height
51.2 in
103.5
179.2
101.8
182.4
179.2 in
Length
182.4 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
AMG GT R Roadster
SL 65 AMG
3715 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
13.58 %

General
AMG GT R Roadster
SL 65 AMG
C190
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
AMG GT R Roadster
SL 65 AMG
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 178
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
M 178.980
Engine Code
M 279.981


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
577 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
AMG GT R Roadster
577 hp
621 hp
SL 65 AMG
516 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
AMG GT R Roadster
516 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
SL 65 AMG
Performance
AMG GT R Roadster
SL 65 AMG
197 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

AMG GT R Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG
▶ REPLAY
6.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.92 lb/hp
AMG GT R Roadster
6.44 lb/hp
6.92 lb/hp
SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
AMG GT R Roadster
SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
AMG GT R Roadster
19 mpg
20 mpg
SL 65 AMG
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
24 mpg
highway
27 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
323 mi
Range
391 mi
AMG GT R Roadster
323 mi
391 mi
SL 65 AMG
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).
225.5 kWh
AMG GT R Roadster
236.9 kWh
225.5 kWh
SL 65 AMG
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
468 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
AMG GT R Roadster
SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
573 lb
4.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft






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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data