The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 111,100
€ 150,100
€ 111,100
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 dimensions of the SL 500 and the SL 600 are absolutely identical. Both are 179.8 inches long, 71.7 inches wide and 51.1 inches tall.
SL 500
SL 600
51.1
71.7
81.7
51.1
71.7
81.7
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
51.1 in
Height
51.1 in
100.8
179.8
100.8
179.8
179.8 in
Length
179.8 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SL 500
SL 600
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.61 %
General
SL 500
SL 600
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 500
SL 600
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
M 273.965
Engine Code
M 275.954
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
SL 500
383 hp
510 hp
SL 600
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
SL 500
391 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
SL 600
Performance
SL 500
SL 600
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
SL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
SL 600
▶ REPLAY
10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.84 lb/hp
SL 500
10.99 lb/hp
8.84 lb/hp
SL 600
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SL 500
SL 600
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
17 mpg
SL 500
20 mpg
17 mpg
SL 600
13 mpg
city
11 mpg
28 mpg
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
418 mi
Range
358 mi
SL 500
418 mi
358 mi
SL 600
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
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 500
225.5 kWh
263.3 kWh
SL 600
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SL 500
SL 600
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
606 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
