The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)

€ 120,000
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) SL 500
€ 238,800
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) SL 65 AMG
€ 120,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 238,800

ⓘ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 65 AMG are absolutely identical. Both are 181.8 inches long, 73.9 inches wide and 51.8 inches tall.
SL 500
SL 65 AMG
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
73.9
82.6
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
73.9
82.6
73.9 in
Width
73.9 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
51.8 in
Height
51.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
101.8
181.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
101.8
181.8
181.8 in
Length
181.8 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 500
SL 65 AMG
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5038 lb
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.47 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)

General

SL 500
SL 65 AMG
R231
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-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 279
M 278.927
Engine Code
M 279.981
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
SL 500
429 hp
621 hp
SL 65 AMG
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 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 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

SL 500

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 500
SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
20 mpg
SL 500
26 mpg
20 mpg
SL 65 AMG
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
33 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
402 mi
SL 500
439 mi
402 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).
219.8 kWh
SL 500
174.3 kWh
219.8 kWh
SL 65 AMG
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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