The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)

€ 225,600
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) SL 65 AMG
€ 160,600
 Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15) SL 63 AMG
€ 225,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 160,600

ⓘ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 63 AMG.
SL 65 AMG
SL 63 AMG
51
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
71.7
81.7
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
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 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
101.8
181.8
181 in
Length
181.8 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 65 AMG
SL 63 AMG
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
12.97 %
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)

General

SL 65 AMG
SL 63 AMG
R230
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SL 65 AMG
SL 63 AMG
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
M 275.981
Engine Code
M 157.983
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
530 hp
at 5500 rpm
SL 65 AMG
604 hp
530 hp
SL 63 AMG
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
SL 63 AMG

Performance

SL 65 AMG
SL 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

SL 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
7.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.68 lb/hp
SL 65 AMG
7.74 lb/hp
7.68 lb/hp
SL 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 65 AMG
SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
24 mpg
SL 65 AMG
17 mpg
24 mpg
SL 63 AMG
11 mpg
city
17 mpg
25 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
355 mi
Range
471 mi
SL 65 AMG
355 mi
471 mi
SL 63 AMG
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).
187.5 kWh
SL 65 AMG
265.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
SL 63 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 65 AMG
SL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
584 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data