The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
€ 225,600

€ 240,200

€ 225,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 240,200
ⓘ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 1.4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the SL 65 AMG PLUS.
SL 65 AMG Automatic
SL 65 AMG PLUS
51
71.7
81.7
51.2
73.9
82.6
71.7 in
Width
73.9 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
51 in
Height
51.2 in
100.8
181
101.8
182.4
181 in
Length
182.4 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
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.02 %

General
SL 65 AMG Automatic
SL 65 AMG PLUS
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 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
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG Automatic
62 mph
62
mph
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
27 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
355 mi
Range
391 mi
SL 65 AMG Automatic
355 mi
391 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).
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 Automatic
265.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
SL 65 AMG PLUS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 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
573 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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