The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 300 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
€ 82,600
€ 238,800
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 238,800
ⓘ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 300 is 2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the SL 65 AMG.
SL 300
SL 65 AMG
51.9
71.7
81.7
51.8
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
100.8
179.8
101.8
181.8
179.8 in
Length
181.8 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SL 300
SL 65 AMG
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.93 %
General
SL 300
SL 65 AMG
R230
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SL 300
SL 65 AMG
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
M 272.949
Engine Code
M 279.981
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
SL 300
228 hp
621 hp
SL 65 AMG
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
SL 300
221 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
SL 65 AMG
Performance
SL 300
SL 65 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SL 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
SL 65 AMG
▶ REPLAY
17.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.92 lb/hp
SL 300
17.55 lb/hp
6.92 lb/hp
SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SL 300
SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
SL 300
25 mpg
20 mpg
SL 65 AMG
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
35 mpg
highway
28 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
534 mi
Range
402 mi
SL 300
534 mi
402 mi
SL 65 AMG
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
219.8 kWh
SL 300
176.2 kWh
219.8 kWh
SL 65 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SL 300
SL 65 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
