The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) vs. Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)

€ 238,800
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) SL 65 AMG
€ 120,000
 Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) SL 500
€ 238,800
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 dimensions of the SL 65 AMG and the SL 500 are absolutely identical. Both are 181.8 inches long, 73.9 inches wide and 51.8 inches tall.
SL 65 AMG
SL 500
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
73.9
82.6
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 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 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 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 500
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4773 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.47 %
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)

General

SL 65 AMG
SL 500
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 500
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 279.981
Engine Code
M 278.927
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
SL 65 AMG
621 hp
429 hp
SL 500
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 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 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

SL 500

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 65 AMG
SL 500
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SL 65 AMG
20 mpg
26 mpg
SL 500
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
28 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
402 mi
Range
439 mi
SL 65 AMG
402 mi
439 mi
SL 500
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).
174.3 kWh
SL 65 AMG
219.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
SL 500
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 65 AMG
SL 500
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