The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 195,200
€ 95,900
€ 195,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,900
ⓘ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 Roadster is 0.8 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the SL 350.
SLS AMG Roadster
SL 350
49.6
76.3
90.4
51.8
73.9
82.6
76.3 in
Width
73.9 in
90.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
49.6 in
Height
51.8 in
105.5
182.6
101.8
181.8
182.6 in
Length
181.8 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SLS AMG Roadster
SL 350
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.88 %
General
SLS AMG Roadster
SL 350
R197
Generation
R231
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
SL 350
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 159
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 159.980
Engine Code
M 276.954
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
563 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
SLS AMG Roadster
563 hp
302 hp
SL 350
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
SLS AMG Roadster
479 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
SL 350
Performance
SLS AMG Roadster
SL 350
197 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
SLS AMG Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
SL 350
▶ REPLAY
6.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.3 lb/hp
SLS AMG Roadster
6.79 lb/hp
12.3 lb/hp
SL 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLS AMG Roadster
SL 350
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SLS AMG Roadster
18 mpg
35 mpg
SL 350
12 mpg
city
25 mpg
25 mpg
highway
44 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
400 mi
Range
594 mi
SLS AMG Roadster
400 mi
594 mi
SL 350
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).
128.7 kWh
SLS AMG Roadster
250.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
SL 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLS AMG Roadster
SL 350
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
