The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 87,500
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) SL 350 Sportmotor
€ 225,600
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) SL 65 AMG
€ 87,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 225,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the SL 350 Sportmotor is 1.3 inches shorter and 0.9 inches taller.
SL 350 Sportmotor
SL 65 AMG
51.9
Blueprint Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
71.7
81.7
51
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
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 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
100.8
179.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
100.8
181
179.8 in
Length
181 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 350 Sportmotor
SL 65 AMG
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5258 lb
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
650 lb
13.91 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)

General

SL 350 Sportmotor
SL 65 AMG
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 350 Sportmotor
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 275
M 272.968
Engine Code
M 275.981
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
312 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
SL 350 Sportmotor
312 hp
604 hp
SL 65 AMG
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SL 350 Sportmotor
266 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
SL 65 AMG

Performance

SL 350 Sportmotor
SL 65 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SL 350 Sportmotor

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG

▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.74 lb/hp
SL 350 Sportmotor
12.89 lb/hp
7.74 lb/hp
SL 65 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 350 Sportmotor
SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
17 mpg
SL 350 Sportmotor
24 mpg
17 mpg
SL 65 AMG
16 mpg
city
11 mpg
32 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
502 mi
Range
355 mi
SL 350 Sportmotor
502 mi
355 mi
SL 65 AMG
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
265.2 kWh
SL 350 Sportmotor
187.5 kWh
265.2 kWh
SL 65 AMG
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
536 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 350 Sportmotor
SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
584 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data