The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)

€ 150,100
Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11) SL 600
€ 123,100
 Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) SL 500
€ 150,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 123,100

ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the SL 500.
SL 600
SL 500
51.1
Blueprint Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11)
71.7
81.7
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
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
Blueprint Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11)
100.8
179.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
101.8
182.3
179.8 in
Length
182.3 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 600
SL 500
4508 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4795 lb
Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
12.22 %
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)

General

SL 600
SL 500
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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SL 600
SL 500
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 275.954
Engine Code
M 278.927
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
SL 600
510 hp
450 hp
SL 500
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SL 600
612 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
SL 500

Performance

SL 600
SL 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

SL 600

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

SL 500

▶ REPLAY
8.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.79 lb/hp
SL 600
8.84 lb/hp
8.79 lb/hp
SL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 600
SL 500
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SL 600
17 mpg
26 mpg
SL 500
11 mpg
city
19 mpg
25 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
358 mi
Range
449 mi
SL 600
358 mi
449 mi
SL 500
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).
170.4 kWh
SL 600
263.3 kWh
170.4 kWh
SL 500
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 600
SL 500
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