The estimated 1/8-mile is the most important stat here. It clearly shows the results including the 0.2-0.3s rollout.
Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG vs Mercedes-Benz SL 600
| Category | Mercedes-Benz SL 600 | SL65 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.5 l V12 | 6.0 l V12 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 500 / 493 | 612 / 604 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 800 / 590 | 1000 / 738 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 2014 / 4440 | 2040 / 4497 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 248 / 245 | 300 / 296 |
| Average price | €140,000 | €202,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Mercedes-Benz SL 600 | SL65 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:17.60 | 1:15.60 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Mercedes-Benz SL 600 | SL65 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.1 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 13.5 s | 12.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.4 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.6 s | 7.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 9.3 s | 7.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.6 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.6 s | 8.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.6 s @ 98.8 mph | 8.5 s @ 100.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.9 s @ 119.9 mph | 11.9 s |
General performance
| Category | Mercedes-Benz SL 600 | SL65 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 338 kph (210 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.70 g (7 m/s²) | 0.69 g (7 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 14.3 l/100 km (16 mpg US / 20 UK) | 18.1 l/100 km (13 mpg US / 16 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.88 g (9 m/s²) | 0.93 g (9 m/s²) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 54 m (178 ft) | 49 m (160 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Mercedes-Benz SL 600 | SL65 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 92 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 82 | 100 |
| Overall | 88 | 100 |
Verdict
SL65 AMG is the fastest by considerable margin.
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Acceleration graph
wallenieswiftie 8m ago @FastestLaps
I think I just spotted the issue. The SL600 has a significantly faster 80-120 time in fourth gear which might affect things.
FastestLaps 8m ago @wallenieswiftie
Yes, those type of specs should be excluded from scoring altogether. Because of differences in gear count and ratios.
Anonymous 16y ago
Please correct the datas!
SL 65 AMG
0-100: 3,9 s
0-200: 12,6 s
Reference:
http://www.einszweidrei.de/
Choose the 2004 SL 65 AMG
