The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 120,000
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) SL 500
€ 225,600
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) SL 65 AMG
€ 120,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 225,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The SL 500 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the SL 65 AMG.
SL 500
SL 65 AMG
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
73.9
82.6
51
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
71.7
81.7
73.9 in
Width
71.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
51.8 in
Height
51 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
101.8
181.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
100.8
181
181.8 in
Length
181 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 500
SL 65 AMG
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5258 lb
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
739 lb
15.81 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)

General

SL 500
SL 65 AMG
R231
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 65 AMG
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
M 278.927
Engine Code
M 275.981
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
SL 500
429 hp
604 hp
SL 65 AMG
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SL 500
516 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
SL 65 AMG

Performance

SL 500
SL 65 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

SL 500

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG

▶ REPLAY
9.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.74 lb/hp
SL 500
9.17 lb/hp
7.74 lb/hp
SL 65 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 500
SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
17 mpg
SL 500
26 mpg
17 mpg
SL 65 AMG
18 mpg
city
11 mpg
33 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
355 mi
SL 500
439 mi
355 mi
SL 65 AMG
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
265.2 kWh
SL 500
174.3 kWh
265.2 kWh
SL 65 AMG
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
536 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 500
SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
584 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data