The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 240,200
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18) SL 65 AMG
€ 87,500
 Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) SL 350 Sportmotor
€ 240,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,500

ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the SL 350 Sportmotor.
SL 65 AMG
SL 350 Sportmotor
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
73.9
82.6
51.9
Blueprint Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
71.7
81.7
73.9 in
Width
71.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
51.2 in
Height
51.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
101.8
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
100.8
179.8
182.4 in
Length
179.8 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 65 AMG
SL 350 Sportmotor
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.42 %
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

SL 65 AMG
SL 350 Sportmotor
R231
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium 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 350 Sportmotor
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 279.981
Engine Code
M 272.968
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
312 hp
at 6500 rpm
SL 65 AMG
621 hp
312 hp
SL 350 Sportmotor
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
SL 350 Sportmotor

Performance

SL 65 AMG
SL 350 Sportmotor
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SL 350 Sportmotor

▶ REPLAY
6.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
SL 65 AMG
6.92 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
SL 350 Sportmotor

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 65 AMG
SL 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
24 mpg
SL 65 AMG
20 mpg
24 mpg
SL 350 Sportmotor
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
27 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
502 mi
SL 65 AMG
391 mi
502 mi
SL 350 Sportmotor
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
187.5 kWh
SL 65 AMG
225.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
SL 350 Sportmotor
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 65 AMG
SL 350 Sportmotor
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
573 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data