The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19)

€ 111,100
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) SL 500
€ 163,000
 Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19) SL 63 AMG
€ 111,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 163,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The SL 500 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the SL 63 AMG.
SL 500
SL 63 AMG
51.1
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
71.7
81.7
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19)
73.9
82.6
71.7 in
Width
73.9 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
51.1 in
Height
51.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
100.8
179.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19)
101.8
182.4
179.8 in
Length
182.4 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 500
SL 63 AMG
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.4 %
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19)

General

SL 500
SL 63 AMG
R230
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 500
SL 63 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
M 273.965
Engine Code
M 157.983
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 5500 rpm
SL 500
383 hp
563 hp
SL 63 AMG
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
SL 500
391 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
SL 63 AMG

Performance

SL 500
SL 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

SL 500

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

SL 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.23 lb/hp
SL 500
10.99 lb/hp
7.23 lb/hp
SL 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 500
SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
20 mpg
SL 500
20 mpg
20 mpg
SL 63 AMG
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
28 mpg
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
418 mi
Range
398 mi
SL 500
418 mi
398 mi
SL 63 AMG
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).
221.6 kWh
SL 500
225.5 kWh
221.6 kWh
SL 63 AMG
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SL 500
SL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data