The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)

€ 225,600
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) SL 65 AMG Automatic
€ 238,800
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) SL 65 AMG PLUS
€ 225,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 238,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The SL 65 AMG Automatic 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 65 AMG PLUS.
SL 65 AMG Automatic
SL 65 AMG PLUS
51
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
71.7
81.7
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 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 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
101.8
181.8
181 in
Length
181.8 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 65 AMG Automatic
SL 65 AMG PLUS
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5038 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.02 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)

General

SL 65 AMG Automatic
SL 65 AMG PLUS
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 Automatic
SL 65 AMG PLUS
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
M 275.981
Engine Code
M 279.981
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
SL 65 AMG Automatic
604 hp
621 hp
SL 65 AMG PLUS
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
SL 65 AMG Automatic
738 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
SL 65 AMG PLUS

Performance

SL 65 AMG Automatic
SL 65 AMG PLUS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG Automatic

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG PLUS

▶ REPLAY
7.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.92 lb/hp
SL 65 AMG Automatic
7.74 lb/hp
6.92 lb/hp
SL 65 AMG PLUS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 65 AMG Automatic
SL 65 AMG PLUS
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
20 mpg
SL 65 AMG Automatic
17 mpg
20 mpg
SL 65 AMG PLUS
11 mpg
city
14 mpg
25 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
355 mi
Range
402 mi
SL 65 AMG Automatic
355 mi
402 mi
SL 65 AMG PLUS
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).
219.8 kWh
SL 65 AMG Automatic
265.2 kWh
219.8 kWh
SL 65 AMG PLUS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 65 AMG Automatic
SL 65 AMG PLUS
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