The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) vs. Gumpert Apollo Basic (05 - 10)
€ 327,300

€ 358,900

€ 327,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 358,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series is 5.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 7.7 inches taller than the Gumpert Apollo Basic.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Gumpert Apollo Basic
51.6
77.2
85
43.9
78.7
86.5
77.2 in
Width
78.7 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
51.6 in
Height
43.9 in
100.8
180.7
106.3
175.6
180.7 in
Length
175.6 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Gumpert Apollo Basic
4123 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data

Weight Difference:
1312 lb
31.82 %

General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Gumpert Apollo Basic
R230
Generation
Apollo
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Gumpert Apollo Basic
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.983
Engine Code

3
Valves
5
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
641 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
661 hp
641 hp
Gumpert Apollo Basic
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
738 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Gumpert Apollo Basic
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Gumpert Apollo Basic
199 mph
Maximum Speed
224 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
62 mph
62
mph
mph
141 ft
0.000 sec

Gumpert Apollo Basic
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6.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.39 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
6.24 lb/hp
4.39 lb/hp
Gumpert Apollo Basic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Gumpert Apollo Basic
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
No data
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
16 mpg
mpg
Gumpert Apollo Basic
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31.7 gal
345 mi
Range
No data
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
345 mi
mi
Gumpert Apollo Basic
Environmental Impact
272.8 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).
No data
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
272.8 kWh
0 kWh
Gumpert Apollo Basic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Gumpert Apollo Basic
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
507 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data



No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data