Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG vs Mercedes-Benz SL 600
| Category | Mercedes-Benz SL 600 | SL 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.5 l V12 | 5.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 500 / 493 | 517 / 510 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 800 / 590 | 720 / 531 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 2014 / 4440 | 1985 / 4376 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 248 / 245 | 260 / 257 |
| Average price | €140,000 | €143,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Mercedes-Benz SL 600 | SL 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:17.60 | 1:16.50 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Mercedes-Benz SL 600 | SL 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.1 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.2 s | 8.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 13.5 s | 13.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 9.3 s | 8.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.6 s | 9.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.6 s @ 98.8 mph | 8.6 s @ 100.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.9 s @ 119.9 mph | 12.3 s |
General performance
| Category | Mercedes-Benz SL 600 | SL 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 15.7 s @ 1286 ft | 15.5 s @ 1263 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.70 g (7 m/s²) | 0.71 g (7 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 14.3 l/100 km (16 mpg US / 20 UK) | 14.9 l/100 km (16 mpg US / 19 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (119 ft) | 36 m (120 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 146 m (480 ft) | 152 m (498 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Mercedes-Benz SL 600 | SL 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 98 |
| Overall | 98 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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