The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16)

€ 123,100
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) SL 500
€ 161,500
 Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16) SL 63 AMG
€ 123,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 161,500

ⓘ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, but the SL 500 is 0.1 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
SL 500
SL 63 AMG
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
73.9
82.6
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 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
51.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
101.8
182.3
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16)
101.8
182.4
182.3 in
Length
182.4 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
4806 lb
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.7 %
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16)

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
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
SL 500
450 hp
577 hp
SL 63 AMG
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
SL 500
516 lb‑ft
664 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
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

SL 500

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

SL 63 AMG

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8.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.05 lb/hp
SL 500
8.79 lb/hp
7.05 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
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
475 mi
SL 500
449 mi
475 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).
185.7 kWh
SL 500
170.4 kWh
185.7 kWh
SL 63 AMG
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data