The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 150,100
€ 97,800
€ 150,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SL 600 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the SL 400.
SL 600
SL 400
51.1
71.7
81.7
51.8
73.9
82.6
71.7 in
Width
73.9 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
51.1 in
Height
51.8 in
100.8
179.8
101.8
181.8
179.8 in
Length
181.8 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SL 600
SL 400
4508 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
694 lb
15.39 %
General
SL 600
SL 400
R230
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SL 600
SL 400
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 275.954
Engine Code
M 276.825
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
SL 600
510 hp
328 hp
SL 400
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SL 600
612 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
SL 400
Performance
SL 600
SL 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
SL 600
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
SL 400
▶ REPLAY
8.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
SL 600
8.84 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
SL 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SL 600
SL 400
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SL 600
17 mpg
32 mpg
SL 400
11 mpg
city
24 mpg
25 mpg
highway
40 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
358 mi
Range
553 mi
SL 600
358 mi
553 mi
SL 400
Environmental Impact
263.3 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).
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).
138.2 kWh
SL 600
263.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
SL 400
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SL 600
SL 400
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
606 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
