The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 149,000

€ 225,600

€ 149,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 225,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the SL 63 AMG and the SL 65 AMG are absolutely identical. Both are 181 inches long, 71.7 inches wide and 51 inches tall.
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
51
71.7
81.7
51
71.7
81.7
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
51 in
Height
51 in
100.8
181
100.8
181
181 in
Length
181 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.08 %

General
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
R230
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
M 156.984
Engine Code
M 275.981


4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
SL 63 AMG
518 hp
604 hp
SL 65 AMG
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SL 63 AMG
465 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
SL 65 AMG
Performance
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

SL 65 AMG
▶ REPLAY
8.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.74 lb/hp
SL 63 AMG
8.38 lb/hp
7.74 lb/hp
SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
17 mpg
SL 63 AMG
17 mpg
17 mpg
SL 65 AMG
11 mpg
city
11 mpg
25 mpg
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
358 mi
Range
355 mi
SL 63 AMG
358 mi
355 mi
SL 65 AMG
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).
265.2 kWh
SL 63 AMG
263.3 kWh
265.2 kWh
SL 65 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
584 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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