The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes AMG GT Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 129,700
Mercedes AMG GT Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (17 - 18) AMG GT Roadster
€ 80,900
 Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) SL 280
€ 129,700
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 Roadster is 0.9 inches shorter, 4.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the SL 280.
AMG GT Roadster
SL 280
49.6
Blueprint Mercedes AMG GT Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (17 - 18)
76.3
81.7
51.9
Blueprint Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint Mercedes AMG GT Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (17 - 18)
103.5
178.9
Blueprint Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
100.8
179.8
178.9 in
Length
179.8 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

AMG GT Roadster
SL 280
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Mercedes AMG GT Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8 %
Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

AMG GT Roadster
SL 280
C190
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

AMG GT 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
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
469 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
AMG GT Roadster
469 hp
228 hp
SL 280
465 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
AMG GT Roadster
465 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SL 280

Performance

AMG GT Roadster
SL 280
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

AMG GT Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SL 280

▶ REPLAY
7.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
AMG GT Roadster
7.85 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
SL 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

AMG GT Roadster
SL 280
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
AMG GT Roadster
25 mpg
25 mpg
SL 280
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
30 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
429 mi
Range
529 mi
AMG GT Roadster
429 mi
529 mi
SL 280
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
178.2 kWh
AMG GT Roadster
178.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
SL 280
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

AMG GT Roadster
SL 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
595 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
4.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data