The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16)

€ 195,200
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13) SLS AMG Roadster
€ 161,500
 Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16) SL 63 AMG
€ 195,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 161,500

ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SL 63 AMG.
SLS AMG Roadster
SL 63 AMG
49.6
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)
76.3
90.4
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 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
51.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)
105.5
182.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16)
101.8
182.4
182.6 in
Length
182.4 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SLS AMG Roadster
SL 63 AMG
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.97 %
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16)

General

SLS AMG Roadster
SL 63 AMG
R197
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SLS AMG Roadster
SL 63 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 159
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
M 159.980
Engine Code
M 157.983
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
563 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
SLS AMG Roadster
563 hp
577 hp
SL 63 AMG
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
SLS AMG Roadster
479 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
SL 63 AMG

Performance

SLS AMG Roadster
SL 63 AMG
197 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

SLS AMG Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

SL 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
6.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.05 lb/hp
SLS AMG Roadster
6.79 lb/hp
7.05 lb/hp
SL 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SLS AMG Roadster
SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
24 mpg
SLS AMG Roadster
18 mpg
24 mpg
SL 63 AMG
12 mpg
city
17 mpg
25 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
475 mi
SLS AMG Roadster
400 mi
475 mi
SL 63 AMG
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).
185.7 kWh
SLS AMG Roadster
250.1 kWh
185.7 kWh
SL 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SLS AMG Roadster
SL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data