The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)

€ 149,000
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) SL 63 AMG
€ 120,000
 Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) SL 500
€ 149,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 120,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SL 63 AMG is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the SL 500.
SL 63 AMG
SL 500
51
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
71.7
81.7
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
100.8
181
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
101.8
181.8
181 in
Length
181.8 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 63 AMG
SL 500
4343 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4773 lb
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.39 %
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)

General

SL 63 AMG
SL 500
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SL 63 AMG
SL 500
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 156.984
Engine Code
M 278.927
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
SL 63 AMG
518 hp
429 hp
SL 500
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SL 63 AMG
465 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
SL 500

Performance

SL 63 AMG
SL 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

SL 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

SL 500

▶ REPLAY
8.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.17 lb/hp
SL 63 AMG
8.38 lb/hp
9.17 lb/hp
SL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 63 AMG
SL 500
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SL 63 AMG
17 mpg
26 mpg
SL 500
11 mpg
city
18 mpg
25 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
358 mi
Range
439 mi
SL 63 AMG
358 mi
439 mi
SL 500
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).
174.3 kWh
SL 63 AMG
263.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
SL 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 63 AMG
SL 500
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