The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) vs. Lexus LC 500 Automatic (17 - ..)
€ 327,300

€ 99,200

€ 327,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,200
ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Lexus LC 500.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Lexus LC 500
51.6
77.2
85
53
75.6
85.4
77.2 in
Width
75.6 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
51.6 in
Height
53 in
100.8
180.7
113
187.8
180.7 in
Length
187.8 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
113 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Lexus LC 500
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4321 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.58 %

General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Lexus LC 500
R230
Generation
Z10
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
10-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Lexus LC 500
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.983
Engine Code

3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
470 hp
at 7100 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
661 hp
470 hp
Lexus LC 500
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
738 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Lexus LC 500
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Lexus LC 500
199 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

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

Lexus LC 500
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6.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
6.24 lb/hp
9.19 lb/hp
Lexus LC 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Lexus LC 500
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
16 mpg
20 mpg
Lexus LC 500
No data
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
345 mi
Range
439 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
345 mi
439 mi
Lexus LC 500
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).
219.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
272.8 kWh
219.8 kWh
Lexus LC 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Lexus LC 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
507 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.6 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data