The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)

€ 80,900
Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) SL 280
€ 160,600
 Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15) SL 63 AMG
€ 80,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 160,600

ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the SL 63 AMG.
SL 280
SL 63 AMG
51.9
Blueprint Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
71.7
81.7
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
73.9
82.6
71.7 in
Width
73.9 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
51.9 in
Height
51.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
100.8
179.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
101.8
181.8
179.8 in
Length
181.8 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 280
SL 63 AMG
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.62 %
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)

General

SL 280
SL 63 AMG
R230
Generation
R231
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 automatic transmission

Engine

SL 280
SL 63 AMG
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
M 272.949
Engine Code
M 157.983
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
530 hp
at 5500 rpm
SL 280
228 hp
530 hp
SL 63 AMG
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
SL 280
221 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
SL 63 AMG

Performance

SL 280
SL 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SL 280

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

SL 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
17.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.68 lb/hp
SL 280
17.55 lb/hp
7.68 lb/hp
SL 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 280
SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
SL 280
25 mpg
24 mpg
SL 63 AMG
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
34 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
529 mi
Range
471 mi
SL 280
529 mi
471 mi
SL 63 AMG
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).
187.5 kWh
SL 280
178.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
SL 63 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 280
SL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data