The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)

€ 225,600
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) SL 65 AMG
€ 120,000
 Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) SL 500
€ 225,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 120,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The SL 65 AMG is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the SL 500.
SL 65 AMG
SL 500
51
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
71.7
81.7
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
73.9
82.6
71.7 in
Width
73.9 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
51 in
Height
51.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
100.8
181
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
101.8
181.8
181 in
Length
181.8 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 65 AMG
SL 500
4674 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4773 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
739 lb
15.81 %
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)

General

SL 65 AMG
SL 500
R230
Generation
R231
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 with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 275.981
Engine Code
M 278.927
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
SL 65 AMG
604 hp
429 hp
SL 500
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
SL 500

Performance

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

190 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

SL 500

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 65 AMG
SL 500
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SL 65 AMG
17 mpg
26 mpg
SL 500
11 mpg
city
18 mpg
25 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
355 mi
Range
439 mi
SL 65 AMG
355 mi
439 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).
174.3 kWh
SL 65 AMG
265.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
SL 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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