The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
€ 240,200

€ 123,100

€ 240,200
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, but the SL 65 AMG is 0.1 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
SL 65 AMG
SL 500
51.2
73.9
82.6
51.8
73.9
82.6
73.9 in
Width
73.9 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
51.2 in
Height
51.8 in
101.8
182.4
101.8
182.3
182.4 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
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.96 %

General
SL 65 AMG
SL 500
R231
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium 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
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
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
27 mpg
highway
34 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
391 mi
Range
449 mi
SL 65 AMG
391 mi
449 mi
SL 500
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).
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
225.5 kWh
170.4 kWh
SL 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SL 65 AMG
SL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
573 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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