The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
€ 149,000
€ 99,300
€ 149,000
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
The SL 63 AMG is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the SL 400.
SL 63 AMG
SL 400
51
71.7
81.7
51.8
73.9
82.6
71.7 in
Width
73.9 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
51 in
Height
51.8 in
100.8
181
101.8
182.3
181 in
Length
182.3 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SL 63 AMG
SL 400
4343 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
11.93 %
General
SL 63 AMG
SL 400
R230
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 (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 156.984
Engine Code
M 276.825
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
SL 63 AMG
518 hp
362 hp
SL 400
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SL 63 AMG
465 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
SL 400
Performance
SL 63 AMG
SL 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
SL 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
SL 400
▶ REPLAY
8.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
SL 63 AMG
8.38 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
SL 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SL 63 AMG
SL 400
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SL 63 AMG
17 mpg
31 mpg
SL 400
11 mpg
city
22 mpg
25 mpg
highway
39 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
358 mi
Range
524 mi
SL 63 AMG
358 mi
524 mi
SL 400
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).
145.8 kWh
SL 63 AMG
263.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
SL 400
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SL 63 AMG
SL 400
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
