The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes CL 600 Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 327,300

€ 165,100

€ 327,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 165,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The SL 65 AMG Black Series is 19.9 inches shorter, 3.5 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the CL 600.
SL 65 AMG Black Series
CL 600
51.6
77.2
85
55.9
73.7
83.9
77.2 in
Width
73.7 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
51.6 in
Height
55.9 in
100.8
180.7
116.3
200.6
180.7 in
Length
200.6 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SL 65 AMG Black Series
CL 600
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
694 lb
14.41 %

General
SL 65 AMG Black Series
CL 600
R230
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SL 65 AMG Black Series
CL 600
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
M 275.983
Engine Code
M 275.953


3
Valves
3
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
SL 65 AMG Black Series
661 hp
510 hp
CL 600
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SL 65 AMG Black Series
738 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
CL 600
Performance
SL 65 AMG Black Series
CL 600
199 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG Black Series
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

CL 600
▶ REPLAY
6.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.45 lb/hp
SL 65 AMG Black Series
6.24 lb/hp
9.45 lb/hp
CL 600
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SL 65 AMG Black Series
CL 600
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
17 mpg
SL 65 AMG Black Series
16 mpg
17 mpg
CL 600
No data
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
345 mi
Range
405 mi
SL 65 AMG Black Series
345 mi
405 mi
CL 600
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).
261.5 kWh
SL 65 AMG Black Series
272.8 kWh
261.5 kWh
CL 600
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SL 65 AMG Black Series
CL 600
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
507 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data