The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 160,600
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15) SL 63 AMG
€ 80,900
 Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) SL 280
€ 160,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SL 63 AMG is 2 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the SL 280.
SL 63 AMG
SL 280
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
73.9
82.6
51.9
Blueprint Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
71.7
81.7
73.9 in
Width
71.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
51.8 in
Height
51.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
101.8
181.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
100.8
179.8
181.8 in
Length
179.8 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 63 AMG
SL 280
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.62 %
Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

SL 63 AMG
SL 280
R231
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SL 63 AMG
SL 280
V8 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 157.983
Engine Code
M 272.949
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
530 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
SL 63 AMG
530 hp
228 hp
SL 280
590 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SL 63 AMG
590 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SL 280

Performance

SL 63 AMG
SL 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

SL 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SL 280

▶ REPLAY
7.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
SL 63 AMG
7.68 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
SL 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 63 AMG
SL 280
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SL 63 AMG
24 mpg
25 mpg
SL 280
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
31 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
529 mi
SL 63 AMG
471 mi
529 mi
SL 280
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
178.2 kWh
SL 63 AMG
187.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
SL 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 63 AMG
SL 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data