The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)

€ 249,900
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 13) SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
€ 327,300
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) SL 65 AMG Black Series
€ 249,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 327,300

ⓘ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 SLS AMG Black Series Coupé is 1.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the SL 65 AMG Black Series.
SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
SL 65 AMG Black Series
49.7
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 13)
77.4
90.4
51.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
77.2
85
77.4 in
Width
77.2 in
90.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
49.7 in
Height
51.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 13)
105.5
182.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
100.8
180.7
182.6 in
Length
180.7 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
SL 65 AMG Black Series
3583 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
13.1 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)

General

SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
SL 65 AMG Black Series
C197
Generation
R230
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
SL 65 AMG Black Series
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 159
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
M 159.980
Engine Code
M 275.983
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
622 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
622 hp
661 hp
SL 65 AMG Black Series
468 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
468 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
SL 65 AMG Black Series

Performance

SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
SL 65 AMG Black Series
196 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

164 ft
0.000 sec

SLS AMG Black Series Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG Black Series

▶ REPLAY
5.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.24 lb/hp
SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
5.76 lb/hp
6.24 lb/hp
SL 65 AMG Black Series

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
16 mpg
SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
17 mpg
16 mpg
SL 65 AMG Black Series
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
385 mi
Range
345 mi
SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
385 mi
345 mi
SL 65 AMG Black Series
Environmental Impact
259.6 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).
272.8 kWh
SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
259.6 kWh
272.8 kWh
SL 65 AMG Black Series
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
SL 65 AMG Black Series
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
683 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data