The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 80,900
€ 150,100
€ 80,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 150,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the SL 280 is 0.7 inches taller.
SL 280
SL 600
51.9
71.7
81.7
51.1
71.7
81.7
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
51.9 in
Height
51.1 in
100.8
179.8
100.8
179.8
179.8 in
Length
179.8 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SL 280
SL 600
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
11.25 %
General
SL 280
SL 600
R230
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SL 280
SL 600
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
M 272.949
Engine Code
M 275.954
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
SL 280
228 hp
510 hp
SL 600
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
SL 280
221 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
SL 600
Performance
SL 280
SL 600
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SL 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
SL 600
▶ REPLAY
17.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.84 lb/hp
SL 280
17.55 lb/hp
8.84 lb/hp
SL 600
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SL 280
SL 600
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
17 mpg
SL 280
25 mpg
17 mpg
SL 600
17 mpg
city
11 mpg
34 mpg
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
529 mi
Range
358 mi
SL 280
529 mi
358 mi
SL 600
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).
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).
263.3 kWh
SL 280
178.2 kWh
263.3 kWh
SL 600
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SL 280
SL 600
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
606 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
