The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes SL 300 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 213,000
€ 82,600
€ 213,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SLS AMG Roadster GT is 2.8 inches longer, 4.7 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the SL 300.
SLS AMG Roadster GT
SL 300
49.6
76.3
90.4
51.9
71.7
81.7
76.3 in
Width
71.7 in
90.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
49.6 in
Height
51.9 in
105.5
182.6
100.8
179.8
182.6 in
Length
179.8 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SLS AMG Roadster GT
SL 300
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.4 %
General
SLS AMG Roadster GT
SL 300
R197
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLS AMG Roadster GT
SL 300
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 159
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 159.980
Engine Code
M 272.949
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
583 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
SLS AMG Roadster GT
583 hp
228 hp
SL 300
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SLS AMG Roadster GT
479 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SL 300
Performance
SLS AMG Roadster GT
SL 300
199 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
SLS AMG Roadster GT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SL 300
▶ REPLAY
6.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
SLS AMG Roadster GT
6.56 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
SL 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLS AMG Roadster GT
SL 300
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SLS AMG Roadster GT
18 mpg
25 mpg
SL 300
12 mpg
city
17 mpg
25 mpg
highway
35 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
400 mi
Range
534 mi
SLS AMG Roadster GT
400 mi
534 mi
SL 300
Environmental Impact
250.1 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).
176.2 kWh
SLS AMG Roadster GT
250.1 kWh
176.2 kWh
SL 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLS AMG Roadster GT
SL 300
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
