Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG vs BMW M6 Cabrio
| Category | BMW M6 Cabrio | SL 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 507 / 500 | 517 / 510 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 520 / 384 | 720 / 531 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1973 / 4350 | 1985 / 4376 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 257 / 254 | 260 / 257 |
| Average price | €129,000 | €143,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M6 Cabrio | SL 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:43.30 | 1:39.60 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:16.52 | 8:06.00 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:16.50 | 1:16.50 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife Full | 8:34.60 | 8:36.10 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M6 Cabrio | SL 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.2 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.7 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.3 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.2 s | 8.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 14.0 s | 13.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 9.7 s | 8.9 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 4.6 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.5 s | 9.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 96.3 mph | 8.6 s @ 100.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.0 s | 12.3 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M6 Cabrio | SL 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 16.3 s @ 1325 ft | 15.5 s @ 1263 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) | 0.71 g (7 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 18.1 l/100 km (13 mpg US / 16 UK) | 14.9 l/100 km (16 mpg US / 19 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 36 m (120 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 143 m (469 ft) | 152 m (498 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M6 Cabrio | SL 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 82 | 100 |
| Overall | 91 | 100 |
Verdict
SL 55 AMG is the fastest by considerable margin.
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