The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)

€ 160,600
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15) SL 63 AMG
€ 240,200
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18) SL 65 AMG
€ 160,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 240,200

ⓘ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 63 AMG is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
73.9
82.6
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
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 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
101.8
181.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
101.8
182.4
181.8 in
Length
182.4 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.37 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)

General

SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
R231
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
V8 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
M 157.983
Engine Code
M 279.981
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
530 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
SL 63 AMG
530 hp
621 hp
SL 65 AMG
590 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
SL 63 AMG
590 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
SL 65 AMG

Performance

SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

SL 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG

▶ REPLAY
7.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.92 lb/hp
SL 63 AMG
7.68 lb/hp
6.92 lb/hp
SL 65 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
20 mpg
SL 63 AMG
24 mpg
20 mpg
SL 65 AMG
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
31 mpg
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
391 mi
SL 63 AMG
471 mi
391 mi
SL 65 AMG
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).
225.5 kWh
SL 63 AMG
187.5 kWh
225.5 kWh
SL 65 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
573 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data