The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
€ 95,900

€ 240,200

€ 95,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 240,200
ⓘ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 width, but the SL 350 is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
SL 350
SL 65 AMG
51.8
73.9
82.6
51.2
73.9
82.6
73.9 in
Width
73.9 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
51.8 in
Height
51.2 in
101.8
181.8
101.8
182.4
181.8 in
Length
182.4 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SL 350
SL 65 AMG
3715 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
13.58 %

General
SL 350
SL 65 AMG
R231
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 350
SL 65 AMG
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
M 276.954
Engine Code
M 279.981


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
SL 350
302 hp
621 hp
SL 65 AMG
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
SL 350
273 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
SL 65 AMG
Performance
SL 350
SL 65 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

SL 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG
▶ REPLAY
12.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.92 lb/hp
SL 350
12.3 lb/hp
6.92 lb/hp
SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SL 350
SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
20 mpg
SL 350
35 mpg
20 mpg
SL 65 AMG
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
44 mpg
highway
27 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
594 mi
Range
391 mi
SL 350
594 mi
391 mi
SL 65 AMG
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
225.5 kWh
SL 350
128.7 kWh
225.5 kWh
SL 65 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SL 350
SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
573 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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