The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 97,800
€ 150,100
€ 97,800
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
The SL 400 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the SL 600.
SL 400
SL 600
51.8
73.9
82.6
51.1
71.7
81.7
73.9 in
Width
71.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
51.8 in
Height
51.1 in
101.8
181.8
100.8
179.8
181.8 in
Length
179.8 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SL 400
SL 600
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
694 lb
15.39 %
General
SL 400
SL 600
R231
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 400
SL 600
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
M 276.825
Engine Code
M 275.954
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
SL 400
328 hp
510 hp
SL 600
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
SL 400
354 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
SL 600
Performance
SL 400
SL 600
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
SL 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
SL 600
▶ REPLAY
11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.84 lb/hp
SL 400
11.63 lb/hp
8.84 lb/hp
SL 600
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SL 400
SL 600
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
17 mpg
SL 400
32 mpg
17 mpg
SL 600
24 mpg
city
11 mpg
40 mpg
highway
25 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
553 mi
Range
358 mi
SL 400
553 mi
358 mi
SL 600
Environmental Impact
138.2 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 400
138.2 kWh
263.3 kWh
SL 600
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SL 400
SL 600
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
606 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
