The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) vs. Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)

€ 238,800
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) SL 65 AMG
€ 123,100
 Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) SL 500
€ 238,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 123,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the SL 65 AMG is 0.6 inches shorter.
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 9G-TRONIC (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 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
101.8
182.3
181.8 in
Length
182.3 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 65 AMG
SL 500
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4795 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.96 %
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (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
9-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
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
SL 65 AMG
621 hp
450 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
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

SL 500

▶ REPLAY
6.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.79 lb/hp
SL 65 AMG
6.92 lb/hp
8.79 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
19 mpg
28 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
402 mi
Range
449 mi
SL 65 AMG
402 mi
449 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).
170.4 kWh
SL 65 AMG
219.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
SL 500
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 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