The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)

€ 238,800
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) SL 65 AMG
€ 195,200
 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13) SLS AMG Roadster
€ 238,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 195,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SL 65 AMG is 0.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the SLS AMG Roadster.
SL 65 AMG
SLS AMG Roadster
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
73.9
82.6
49.6
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)
76.3
90.4
73.9 in
Width
76.3 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
90.4 in
51.8 in
Height
49.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
101.8
181.8
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)
105.5
182.6
181.8 in
Length
182.6 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 65 AMG
SLS AMG Roadster
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.03 %
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)

General

SL 65 AMG
SLS AMG Roadster
R231
Generation
R197
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

SL 65 AMG
SLS AMG Roadster
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 159
M 279.981
Engine Code
M 159.980
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6800 rpm
SL 65 AMG
621 hp
563 hp
SLS AMG Roadster
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
SLS AMG Roadster

Performance

SL 65 AMG
SLS AMG Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

SLS AMG Roadster

▶ REPLAY
6.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.79 lb/hp
SL 65 AMG
6.92 lb/hp
6.79 lb/hp
SLS AMG Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 65 AMG
SLS AMG Roadster
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
18 mpg
SL 65 AMG
20 mpg
18 mpg
SLS AMG Roadster
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
28 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
402 mi
Range
400 mi
SL 65 AMG
402 mi
400 mi
SLS AMG Roadster
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).
250.1 kWh
SL 65 AMG
219.8 kWh
250.1 kWh
SLS AMG Roadster
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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