The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 149,000
€ 80,900
€ 149,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the SL 63 AMG is 1.3 inches longer and 0.9 inches lower.
SL 63 AMG
SL 280
51
71.7
81.7
51.9
71.7
81.7
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
51 in
Height
51.9 in
100.8
181
100.8
179.8
181 in
Length
179.8 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SL 63 AMG
SL 280
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.87 %
General
SL 63 AMG
SL 280
R230
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 280
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 156.984
Engine Code
M 272.949
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
SL 63 AMG
518 hp
228 hp
SL 280
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SL 63 AMG
465 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SL 280
Performance
SL 63 AMG
SL 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
SL 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SL 280
▶ REPLAY
8.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
SL 63 AMG
8.38 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
SL 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SL 63 AMG
SL 280
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SL 63 AMG
17 mpg
25 mpg
SL 280
11 mpg
city
17 mpg
25 mpg
highway
34 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
358 mi
Range
529 mi
SL 63 AMG
358 mi
529 mi
SL 280
Environmental Impact
263.3 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).
178.2 kWh
SL 63 AMG
263.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
SL 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SL 63 AMG
SL 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
