The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes AMG GT S Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)

€ 148,800
Mercedes AMG GT S Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (18 - 18) AMG GT S Roadster
€ 120,000
 Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) SL 500
€ 148,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 120,000

ⓘ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 S Roadster is 2.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the SL 500.
AMG GT S Roadster
SL 500
49.6
Blueprint Mercedes AMG GT S Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (18 - 18)
76.3
81.7
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 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 S Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (18 - 18)
103.5
178.9
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
101.8
181.8
178.9 in
Length
181.8 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

AMG GT S Roadster
SL 500
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4773 lb
Mercedes AMG GT S Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.8 %
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)

General

AMG GT S 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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

AMG GT S 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
515 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
AMG GT S Roadster
515 hp
429 hp
SL 500
494 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
AMG GT S Roadster
494 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
SL 500

Performance

AMG GT S Roadster
SL 500
191 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

AMG GT S Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

SL 500

▶ REPLAY
7.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.17 lb/hp
AMG GT S Roadster
7.43 lb/hp
9.17 lb/hp
SL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

AMG GT S Roadster
SL 500
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
26 mpg
AMG GT S Roadster
20 mpg
26 mpg
SL 500
15 mpg
city
18 mpg
26 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
351 mi
Range
439 mi
AMG GT S Roadster
351 mi
439 mi
SL 500
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
174.3 kWh
AMG GT S Roadster
217.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
SL 500
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
446 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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