The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)

€ 195,200
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13) SLS AMG Roadster
€ 120,000
 Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) SL 500
€ 195,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 120,000

ⓘ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 500.
SLS AMG Roadster
SL 500
49.6
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)
76.3
90.4
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)
105.5
182.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
101.8
181.8
182.6 in
Length
181.8 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SLS AMG Roadster
SL 500
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4773 lb
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.8 %
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)

General

SLS AMG Roadster
SL 500
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 500
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 159
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 159.980
Engine Code
M 278.927
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
563 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
SLS AMG Roadster
563 hp
429 hp
SL 500
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SLS AMG Roadster
479 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
SL 500

Performance

SLS AMG Roadster
SL 500
197 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

SLS AMG Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

SL 500

▶ REPLAY
6.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.17 lb/hp
SLS AMG Roadster
6.79 lb/hp
9.17 lb/hp
SL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SLS AMG Roadster
SL 500
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SLS AMG Roadster
18 mpg
26 mpg
SL 500
12 mpg
city
18 mpg
25 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
439 mi
SLS AMG Roadster
400 mi
439 mi
SL 500
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).
174.3 kWh
SLS AMG Roadster
250.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
SL 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SLS AMG Roadster
SL 500
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