The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16)

€ 97,800
Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) SL 400
€ 161,500
 Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16) SL 63 AMG
€ 97,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 161,500

ⓘ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 400 is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
SL 400
SL 63 AMG
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
73.9
82.6
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
101.8
181.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16)
101.8
182.4
181.8 in
Length
182.4 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 400
SL 63 AMG
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.24 %
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16)

General

SL 400
SL 63 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 400
SL 63 AMG
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
M 276.825
Engine Code
M 157.983
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
SL 400
328 hp
577 hp
SL 63 AMG
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
SL 400
354 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
SL 63 AMG

Performance

SL 400
SL 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

SL 400

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

SL 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.05 lb/hp
SL 400
11.63 lb/hp
7.05 lb/hp
SL 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 400
SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
24 mpg
SL 400
32 mpg
24 mpg
SL 63 AMG
24 mpg
city
17 mpg
40 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
553 mi
Range
475 mi
SL 400
553 mi
475 mi
SL 63 AMG
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).
185.7 kWh
SL 400
138.2 kWh
185.7 kWh
SL 63 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 400
SL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data