The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 80,900
Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) SL 280
€ 161,400
 Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (17 - 18) AMG GT C Roadster
€ 80,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 161,400

ⓘ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 SL 280 is 0.6 inches longer, 4.7 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the AMG GT C Roadster.
SL 280
AMG GT C Roadster
51.9
Blueprint Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
71.7
81.7
49.6
Blueprint Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (17 - 18)
76.3
81.7
71.7 in
Width
76.3 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
51.9 in
Height
49.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
100.8
179.8
Blueprint Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (17 - 18)
103.5
179.2
179.8 in
Length
179.2 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 280
AMG GT C Roadster
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.4 %
Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (17 - 18)

General

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

Engine

SL 280
AMG GT C Roadster
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 178
M 272.949
Engine Code
M 178.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
549 hp
at 5750 rpm
SL 280
228 hp
549 hp
AMG GT C Roadster
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
SL 280
221 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
AMG GT C Roadster

Performance

SL 280
AMG GT C Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SL 280

62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

AMG GT C Roadster

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 280
AMG GT C Roadster
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
SL 280
25 mpg
21 mpg
AMG GT C Roadster
17 mpg
city
16 mpg
34 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
529 mi
Range
354 mi
SL 280
529 mi
354 mi
AMG GT C Roadster
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).
216 kWh
SL 280
178.2 kWh
216 kWh
AMG GT C Roadster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
417 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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