The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) vs. Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé 6.8 V12 Automatic (10 - 17)
€ 327,300

€ 448,200

€ 327,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 448,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 40.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 11.3 inches lower than the Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé 6.8 V12.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé 6.8 V12
51.6
77.2
85
62.9
78.2
86.1
77.2 in
Width
78.2 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.1 in
51.6 in
Height
62.9 in
100.8
180.7
130.7
220.9
180.7 in
Length
220.9 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
130.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé 6.8 V12
4123 lb
Curb Weight
5776 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6724 lb

Weight Difference:
1653 lb
28.62 %

General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé 6.8 V12
R230
Generation
RR3
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé 6.8 V12
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.983
Engine Code

3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6.7 L / 328 cu in
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 5350 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
661 hp
454 hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé 6.8 V12
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
531 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
738 lb‑ft
531 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé 6.8 V12
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé 6.8 V12
199 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

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

Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé 6.8 V12
▶ REPLAY
6.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.72 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
6.24 lb/hp
12.72 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
16 mpg
16 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé 6.8 V12
No data
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
345 mi
Range
420 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
345 mi
420 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé 6.8 V12
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).
280.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
272.8 kWh
280.3 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé 6.8 V12
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
558 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé 6.8 V12
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
507 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data