The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 195,200
€ 97,800
€ 195,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,800
ⓘ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 400.
SLS AMG Roadster
SL 400
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 400
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %
General
SLS AMG Roadster
SL 400
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 400
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 159
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 159.980
Engine Code
M 276.825
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
563 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
SLS AMG Roadster
563 hp
328 hp
SL 400
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SLS AMG Roadster
479 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
SL 400
Performance
SLS AMG Roadster
SL 400
197 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
SLS AMG Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
SL 400
▶ REPLAY
6.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
SLS AMG Roadster
6.79 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
SL 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLS AMG Roadster
SL 400
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SLS AMG Roadster
18 mpg
32 mpg
SL 400
12 mpg
city
24 mpg
25 mpg
highway
40 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
400 mi
Range
553 mi
SLS AMG Roadster
400 mi
553 mi
SL 400
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).
138.2 kWh
SLS AMG Roadster
250.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
SL 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLS AMG Roadster
SL 400
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
