The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)

€ 149,000
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) SL 63 AMG
€ 238,800
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) SL 65 AMG
€ 149,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 238,800

ⓘ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 65 AMG.
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
51
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
71.7
81.7
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 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 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
101.8
181.8
181 in
Length
181.8 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5038 lb
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.01 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)

General

SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
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 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 279
M 156.984
Engine Code
M 279.981
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
SL 63 AMG
518 hp
621 hp
SL 65 AMG
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 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 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

SL 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG

▶ REPLAY
8.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.92 lb/hp
SL 63 AMG
8.38 lb/hp
6.92 lb/hp
SL 65 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
20 mpg
SL 63 AMG
17 mpg
20 mpg
SL 65 AMG
11 mpg
city
14 mpg
25 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
358 mi
Range
402 mi
SL 63 AMG
358 mi
402 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).
219.8 kWh
SL 63 AMG
263.3 kWh
219.8 kWh
SL 65 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data