The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 238,800
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) SL 65 AMG (12 - 16)
€ 240,200
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18) SL 65 AMG (16 - 18)
€ 238,800
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the SL 65 AMG (12 - 16) is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
SL 65 AMG (12 - 16)
SL 65 AMG (16 - 18)
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
73.9
82.6
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
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 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
101.8
182.4
181.8 in
Length
182.4 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 65 AMG (12 - 16)
SL 65 AMG (16 - 18)
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)

General

SL 65 AMG (12 - 16)
SL 65 AMG (16 - 18)
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 (12 - 16)
SL 65 AMG (16 - 18)
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
M 279.981
Engine Code
M 279.981
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
SL 65 AMG (12 - 16)
621 hp
621 hp
SL 65 AMG (16 - 18)
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
SL 65 AMG (12 - 16)
738 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
SL 65 AMG (16 - 18)

Performance

SL 65 AMG (12 - 16)
SL 65 AMG (16 - 18)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG (12 - 16)

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG (16 - 18)

▶ REPLAY
6.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.92 lb/hp
SL 65 AMG (12 - 16)
6.92 lb/hp
6.92 lb/hp
SL 65 AMG (16 - 18)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 65 AMG (12 - 16)
SL 65 AMG (16 - 18)
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
20 mpg
SL 65 AMG (12 - 16)
20 mpg
20 mpg
SL 65 AMG (16 - 18)
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
28 mpg
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
402 mi
Range
391 mi
SL 65 AMG (12 - 16)
402 mi
391 mi
SL 65 AMG (16 - 18)
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).
225.5 kWh
SL 65 AMG (12 - 16)
219.8 kWh
225.5 kWh
SL 65 AMG (16 - 18)
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 65 AMG (12 - 16)
SL 65 AMG (16 - 18)
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
573 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data