Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Black Series vs Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG
| Category | SL 63 AMG | SLK 55 AMG Black |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.2 l V8 | 5.5 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 525 / 518 | 400 / 395 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 630 / 465 | 520 / 384 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1976 / 4356 | 1506 / 3320 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 266 / 262 | 266 / 262 |
| Average price | €155,000 | €109,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | SL 63 AMG | SLK 55 AMG Black |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:15.00 | 1:14.40 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:42.60 | 1:40.60 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | SL 63 AMG | SLK 55 AMG Black |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.6 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.4 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.5 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.5 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.2 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 7.9 s | 8.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.1 s | 10.1 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.5 s | 12.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 14.4 s | 14.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.5 s | 10.1 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.9 s @ 96.3 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.4 s | 12.7 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | SL 63 AMG | SLK 55 AMG Black |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.7 s | 4.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.1 s | 6.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 9.3 s | 8.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.4 s | 8.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 14.0 s | 12.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 19.1 s | 16.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.4 s | 3.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 10.4 s | 10.3 s |
General performance
| Category | SL 63 AMG | SLK 55 AMG Black |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 299 kph (186 mph) | 282 kph (175 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.68 g (7 m/s²) | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 65.7 kph (40.8 mph) | 69.2 kph (43.0 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 15.9 l/100 km (15 mpg US / 18 UK) | 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (120 ft) | 35 m (114 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 147 m (483 ft) | 138 m (453 ft) |
Summary
| Category | SL 63 AMG | SLK 55 AMG Black |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 96 |
| Overall | 99 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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