The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19)

€ 238,800
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) SL 65 AMG
€ 163,000
 Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19) SL 63 AMG
€ 238,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 163,000

ⓘ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, but the SL 65 AMG is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
SL 65 AMG
SL 63 AMG
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
73.9
82.6
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19)
73.9
82.6
73.9 in
Width
73.9 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
51.8 in
Height
51.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
101.8
181.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19)
101.8
182.4
181.8 in
Length
182.4 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 65 AMG
SL 63 AMG
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.37 %
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19)

General

SL 65 AMG
SL 63 AMG
R231
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SL 65 AMG
SL 63 AMG
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 157
M 279.981
Engine Code
M 157.983
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 5500 rpm
SL 65 AMG
621 hp
563 hp
SL 63 AMG
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
SL 63 AMG

Performance

SL 65 AMG
SL 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

SL 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
6.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.23 lb/hp
SL 65 AMG
6.92 lb/hp
7.23 lb/hp
SL 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 65 AMG
SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
20 mpg
SL 65 AMG
20 mpg
20 mpg
SL 63 AMG
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
28 mpg
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
402 mi
Range
398 mi
SL 65 AMG
402 mi
398 mi
SL 63 AMG
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).
221.6 kWh
SL 65 AMG
219.8 kWh
221.6 kWh
SL 63 AMG
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SL 65 AMG
SL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data