The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)
€ 111,100

€ 195,200

€ 111,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 195,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SL 500 is 2.8 inches shorter, 4.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the SLS AMG Roadster.
SL 500
SLS AMG Roadster
51.1
71.7
81.7
49.6
76.3
90.4
71.7 in
Width
76.3 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
90.4 in
51.1 in
Height
49.6 in
100.8
179.8
105.5
182.6
179.8 in
Length
182.6 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SL 500
SLS AMG Roadster
4211 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.17 %

General
SL 500
SLS AMG Roadster
R230
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 500
SLS AMG Roadster
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 159
M 273.965
Engine Code
M 159.980


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
563 hp
at 6800 rpm
SL 500
383 hp
563 hp
SLS AMG Roadster
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
SL 500
391 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
SLS AMG Roadster
Performance
SL 500
SLS AMG Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

SL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

SLS AMG Roadster
▶ REPLAY
10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.79 lb/hp
SL 500
10.99 lb/hp
6.79 lb/hp
SLS AMG Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SL 500
SLS AMG Roadster
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
18 mpg
SL 500
20 mpg
18 mpg
SLS AMG Roadster
13 mpg
city
12 mpg
28 mpg
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
418 mi
Range
400 mi
SL 500
418 mi
400 mi
SLS AMG Roadster
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).
250.1 kWh
SL 500
225.5 kWh
250.1 kWh
SLS AMG Roadster
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SL 500
SLS AMG Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data