The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) vs. Mercedes AMG GT Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (17 - 18)
€ 123,100
SL 500 € 129,700
AMG GT Roadster
€ 123,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 129,700
ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the AMG GT Roadster.
SL 500
AMG GT Roadster
73.9 in
Width
76.3 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
51.8 in
Height
49.6 in
182.3 in
Length
178.9 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SL 500
AMG GT Roadster
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.97 %
General
SL 500
AMG GT Roadster
R231
Generation
C190
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SL 500
AMG GT Roadster
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 178
M 278.927
Engine Code
M 178.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
469 hp
at 6000 rpm
SL 500
450 hp
469 hp
AMG GT Roadster
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SL 500
516 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
AMG GT Roadster
Performance
SL 500
AMG GT Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
SL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
AMG GT Roadster
▶ REPLAY
8.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.85 lb/hp
SL 500
8.79 lb/hp
7.85 lb/hp
AMG GT Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SL 500
AMG GT Roadster
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SL 500
26 mpg
25 mpg
AMG GT Roadster
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
34 mpg
highway
30 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
449 mi
Range
429 mi
SL 500
449 mi
429 mi
AMG GT Roadster
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
178.2 kWh
SL 500
170.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
AMG GT Roadster
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SL 500
AMG GT Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
595 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data