The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

€ 160,600
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15) SL 63 AMG
€ 97,800
 Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) SL 400
€ 160,600
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 dimensions of the SL 63 AMG and the SL 400 are absolutely identical. Both are 181.8 inches long, 73.9 inches wide and 51.8 inches tall.
SL 63 AMG
SL 400
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
73.9
82.6
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 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
51.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
101.8
181.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
101.8
181.8
181.8 in
Length
181.8 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 63 AMG
SL 400
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.24 %
Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

General

SL 63 AMG
SL 400
R231
Generation
R231
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 400
V8 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 157.983
Engine Code
M 276.825
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
530 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
SL 63 AMG
530 hp
328 hp
SL 400
590 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SL 63 AMG
590 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
SL 400

Performance

SL 63 AMG
SL 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

SL 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

SL 400

▶ REPLAY
7.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
SL 63 AMG
7.68 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
SL 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 63 AMG
SL 400
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SL 63 AMG
24 mpg
32 mpg
SL 400
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
31 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
553 mi
SL 63 AMG
471 mi
553 mi
SL 400
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).
138.2 kWh
SL 63 AMG
187.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
SL 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 63 AMG
SL 400
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data