The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 225,600
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) SL 65 AMG
€ 111,100
 Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) SL 500
€ 225,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the SL 65 AMG is 1.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
SL 65 AMG
SL 500
51
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
71.7
81.7
51.1
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
71.7
81.7
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
51 in
Height
51.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
100.8
181
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
100.8
179.8
181 in
Length
179.8 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 65 AMG
SL 500
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
9.91 %
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

SL 65 AMG
SL 500
R230
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SL 65 AMG
SL 500
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 275.981
Engine Code
M 273.965
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
SL 65 AMG
604 hp
383 hp
SL 500
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
SL 500

Performance

SL 65 AMG
SL 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

SL 500

▶ REPLAY
7.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
SL 65 AMG
7.74 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
SL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 65 AMG
SL 500
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
20 mpg
SL 65 AMG
17 mpg
20 mpg
SL 500
11 mpg
city
13 mpg
25 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
355 mi
Range
418 mi
SL 65 AMG
355 mi
418 mi
SL 500
Environmental Impact
265.2 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).
225.5 kWh
SL 65 AMG
265.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
SL 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 65 AMG
SL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
584 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data