The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 111,100
€ 149,000
€ 111,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 149,000
ⓘ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 500 is 1.3 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
SL 500
SL 63 AMG
51.1
71.7
81.7
51
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 in
100.8
179.8
100.8
181
179.8 in
Length
181 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SL 500
SL 63 AMG
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.04 %
General
SL 500
SL 63 AMG
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SL 500
SL 63 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
M 273.965
Engine Code
M 156.984
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
SL 500
383 hp
518 hp
SL 63 AMG
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
SL 500
391 lb‑ft
465 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
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
SL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
SL 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.38 lb/hp
SL 500
10.99 lb/hp
8.38 lb/hp
SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SL 500
SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
17 mpg
SL 500
20 mpg
17 mpg
SL 63 AMG
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 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).
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 63 AMG
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SL 500
SL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
