The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes AMG GT Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)

€ 129,700
Mercedes AMG GT Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (17 - 18) AMG GT Roadster
€ 123,100
 Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) SL 500
€ 129,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 123,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The AMG GT Roadster is 3.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the SL 500.
AMG GT Roadster
SL 500
49.6
Blueprint Mercedes AMG GT Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (17 - 18)
76.3
81.7
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
73.9
82.6
76.3 in
Width
73.9 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
49.6 in
Height
51.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes AMG GT Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (17 - 18)
103.5
178.9
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
101.8
182.3
178.9 in
Length
182.3 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

AMG GT Roadster
SL 500
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4795 lb
Mercedes AMG GT Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.97 %
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)

General

AMG GT Roadster
SL 500
C190
Generation
R231
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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

AMG GT Roadster
SL 500
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 178
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 178.980
Engine Code
M 278.927
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
469 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
AMG GT Roadster
469 hp
450 hp
SL 500
465 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
AMG GT Roadster
465 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
SL 500

Performance

AMG GT Roadster
SL 500
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

AMG GT Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

SL 500

▶ REPLAY
7.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.79 lb/hp
AMG GT Roadster
7.85 lb/hp
8.79 lb/hp
SL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

AMG GT Roadster
SL 500
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
AMG GT Roadster
25 mpg
26 mpg
SL 500
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
30 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
429 mi
Range
449 mi
AMG GT Roadster
429 mi
449 mi
SL 500
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).
170.4 kWh
AMG GT Roadster
178.2 kWh
170.4 kWh
SL 500
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

AMG GT Roadster
SL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
595 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
4.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data