The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
€ 123,100

€ 160,600

€ 123,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 160,600
ⓘ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 and height, but the SL 500 is 0.6 inches longer.
SL 500
SL 63 AMG
51.8
73.9
82.6
51.8
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
101.8
182.3
101.8
181.8
182.3 in
Length
181.8 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SL 500
SL 63 AMG
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.7 %

General
SL 500
SL 63 AMG
R231
Generation
R231
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 automatic transmission
Engine
SL 500
SL 63 AMG
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
M 278.927
Engine Code
M 157.983


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
530 hp
at 5500 rpm
SL 500
450 hp
530 hp
SL 63 AMG
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
SL 500
516 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
SL 63 AMG
Performance
SL 500
SL 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

SL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

SL 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
8.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.68 lb/hp
SL 500
8.79 lb/hp
7.68 lb/hp
SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SL 500
SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
SL 500
26 mpg
24 mpg
SL 63 AMG
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
34 mpg
highway
31 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
449 mi
Range
471 mi
SL 500
449 mi
471 mi
SL 63 AMG
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).
187.5 kWh
SL 500
170.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
SL 63 AMG
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SL 500
SL 63 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








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