The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
€ 128,800

€ 327,300

€ 128,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 327,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The S 500 Coupé is 17.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 4 inches taller than the SL 65 AMG Black Series.
S 500 Coupé
SL 65 AMG Black Series
55.6
74.8
83
51.6
77.2
85
74.8 in
Width
77.2 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
55.6 in
Height
51.6 in
115.9
197.9
100.8
180.7
197.9 in
Length
180.7 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500 Coupé
SL 65 AMG Black Series
4608 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
10.53 %

General
S 500 Coupé
SL 65 AMG Black Series
C217
Generation
R230
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500 Coupé
SL 65 AMG Black Series
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
M 278.929
Engine Code
M 275.983


4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
S 500 Coupé
449 hp
661 hp
SL 65 AMG Black Series
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
S 500 Coupé
516 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
SL 65 AMG Black Series
Performance
S 500 Coupé
SL 65 AMG Black Series
155 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

S 500 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG Black Series
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10.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.24 lb/hp
S 500 Coupé
10.26 lb/hp
6.24 lb/hp
SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 Coupé
SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
16 mpg
S 500 Coupé
27 mpg
16 mpg
SL 65 AMG Black Series
19 mpg
city
No data
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
565 mi
Range
345 mi
S 500 Coupé
565 mi
345 mi
SL 65 AMG Black Series
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
272.8 kWh
S 500 Coupé
166.7 kWh
272.8 kWh
SL 65 AMG Black Series
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 Coupé
SL 65 AMG Black Series
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data