The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14)
€ 97,800
€ 213,000
€ 97,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 213,000
ⓘ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 400 is 0.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the SLS AMG Roadster GT.
SL 400
SLS AMG Roadster GT
51.8
73.9
82.6
49.6
76.3
90.4
73.9 in
Width
76.3 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
90.4 in
51.8 in
Height
49.6 in
101.8
181.8
105.5
182.6
181.8 in
Length
182.6 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SL 400
SLS AMG Roadster GT
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %
General
SL 400
SLS AMG Roadster GT
R231
Generation
R197
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
SL 400
SLS AMG Roadster GT
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 159
M 276.825
Engine Code
M 159.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
583 hp
at 6800 rpm
SL 400
328 hp
583 hp
SLS AMG Roadster GT
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
SL 400
354 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
SLS AMG Roadster GT
Performance
SL 400
SLS AMG Roadster GT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
SL 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
SLS AMG Roadster GT
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11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.56 lb/hp
SL 400
11.63 lb/hp
6.56 lb/hp
SLS AMG Roadster GT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SL 400
SLS AMG Roadster GT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
18 mpg
SL 400
32 mpg
18 mpg
SLS AMG Roadster GT
24 mpg
city
12 mpg
40 mpg
highway
25 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
553 mi
Range
400 mi
SL 400
553 mi
400 mi
SLS AMG Roadster GT
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).
250.1 kWh
SL 400
138.2 kWh
250.1 kWh
SLS AMG Roadster GT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SL 400
SLS AMG Roadster GT
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
