The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
€ 163,000

€ 99,300

€ 163,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,300
ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
SL 63 AMG
SL 400
51.2
73.9
82.6
51.8
73.9
82.6
73.9 in
Width
73.9 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
51.2 in
Height
51.8 in
101.8
182.4
101.8
182.3
182.4 in
Length
182.3 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SL 63 AMG
SL 400
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.97 %

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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SL 63 AMG
SL 400
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
563 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
SL 63 AMG
563 hp
362 hp
SL 400
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SL 63 AMG
664 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
SL 400
Performance
SL 63 AMG
SL 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

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

SL 400
▶ REPLAY
7.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
SL 63 AMG
7.23 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
SL 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SL 63 AMG
SL 400
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SL 63 AMG
20 mpg
31 mpg
SL 400
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
24 mpg
highway
39 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
398 mi
Range
524 mi
SL 63 AMG
398 mi
524 mi
SL 400
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
145.8 kWh
SL 63 AMG
221.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
SL 400
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6
441 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 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








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