The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)

€ 161,500
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16) SL 63 AMG
€ 195,200
 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13) SLS AMG Roadster
€ 161,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 195,200

ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the SLS AMG Roadster.
SL 63 AMG
SLS AMG Roadster
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16)
73.9
82.6
49.6
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)
76.3
90.4
73.9 in
Width
76.3 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
90.4 in
51.2 in
Height
49.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16)
101.8
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)
105.5
182.6
182.4 in
Length
182.6 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 63 AMG
SLS AMG Roadster
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.97 %
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)

General

SL 63 AMG
SLS AMG Roadster
R231
Generation
R197
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

SL 63 AMG
SLS AMG Roadster
V8 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 159
M 157.983
Engine Code
M 159.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6800 rpm
SL 63 AMG
577 hp
563 hp
SLS AMG Roadster
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
SL 63 AMG
664 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
SLS AMG Roadster

Performance

SL 63 AMG
SLS AMG Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

SL 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

SLS AMG Roadster

▶ REPLAY
7.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.79 lb/hp
SL 63 AMG
7.05 lb/hp
6.79 lb/hp
SLS AMG Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 63 AMG
SLS AMG Roadster
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
18 mpg
SL 63 AMG
24 mpg
18 mpg
SLS AMG Roadster
17 mpg
city
12 mpg
31 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
400 mi
SL 63 AMG
475 mi
400 mi
SLS AMG Roadster
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).
250.1 kWh
SL 63 AMG
185.7 kWh
250.1 kWh
SLS AMG Roadster
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 63 AMG
SLS AMG Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data