The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 240,200
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18) SL 65 AMG
€ 150,100
 Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11) SL 600
€ 240,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 150,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The SL 65 AMG is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the SL 600.
SL 65 AMG
SL 600
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
73.9
82.6
51.1
Blueprint Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (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
51.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
101.8
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (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 600
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.64 %
Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11)

General

SL 65 AMG
SL 600
R231
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SL 65 AMG
SL 600
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 275
M 279.981
Engine Code
M 275.954
4
Valves
3
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
SL 65 AMG
621 hp
510 hp
SL 600
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
SL 600

Performance

SL 65 AMG
SL 600
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

SL 600

▶ REPLAY
6.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.84 lb/hp
SL 65 AMG
6.92 lb/hp
8.84 lb/hp
SL 600

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 65 AMG
SL 600
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
17 mpg
SL 65 AMG
20 mpg
17 mpg
SL 600
14 mpg
city
11 mpg
27 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
358 mi
SL 65 AMG
391 mi
358 mi
SL 600
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).
263.3 kWh
SL 65 AMG
225.5 kWh
263.3 kWh
SL 600
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
531 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 65 AMG
SL 600
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
573 lb
Maximum Payload
606 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data