The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) vs. Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

€ 238,800
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) SL 65 AMG
€ 97,800
 Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) SL 400
€ 238,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the SL 65 AMG and the SL 400 are absolutely identical. Both are 181.8 inches long, 73.9 inches wide and 51.8 inches tall.
SL 65 AMG
SL 400
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
73.9
82.6
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
73.9
82.6
73.9 in
Width
73.9 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
51.8 in
Height
51.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
101.8
181.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
101.8
181.8
181.8 in
Length
181.8 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 65 AMG
SL 400
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.28 %
Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

General

SL 65 AMG
SL 400
R231
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SL 65 AMG
SL 400
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 279.981
Engine Code
M 276.825
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
SL 65 AMG
621 hp
328 hp
SL 400
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
SL 400

Performance

SL 65 AMG
SL 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

SL 400

▶ REPLAY
6.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
SL 65 AMG
6.92 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
SL 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 65 AMG
SL 400
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SL 65 AMG
20 mpg
32 mpg
SL 400
14 mpg
city
24 mpg
28 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
402 mi
Range
553 mi
SL 65 AMG
402 mi
553 mi
SL 400
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
138.2 kWh
SL 65 AMG
219.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
SL 400
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 65 AMG
SL 400
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data