The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 161,500

€ 87,500

€ 161,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,500
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the SL 350 Sportmotor.
SL 63 AMG
SL 350 Sportmotor
51.2
73.9
82.6
51.9
71.7
81.7
73.9 in
Width
71.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
51.2 in
Height
51.9 in
101.8
182.4
100.8
179.8
182.4 in
Length
179.8 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SL 63 AMG
SL 350 Sportmotor
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.08 %

General
SL 63 AMG
SL 350 Sportmotor
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 350 Sportmotor
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 272.968


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
312 hp
at 6500 rpm
SL 63 AMG
577 hp
312 hp
SL 350 Sportmotor
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
SL 63 AMG
664 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
SL 350 Sportmotor
Performance
SL 63 AMG
SL 350 Sportmotor
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

SL 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

SL 350 Sportmotor
▶ REPLAY
7.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
SL 63 AMG
7.05 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
SL 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SL 63 AMG
SL 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
24 mpg
SL 63 AMG
24 mpg
24 mpg
SL 350 Sportmotor
17 mpg
city
16 mpg
31 mpg
highway
32 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
475 mi
Range
502 mi
SL 63 AMG
475 mi
502 mi
SL 350 Sportmotor
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
187.5 kWh
SL 63 AMG
185.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
SL 350 Sportmotor
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SL 63 AMG
SL 350 Sportmotor
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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