2020 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

3.9s

24 convertibles (2020). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2020 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
Trim	Engine	hp	Torque	Curb weight	hp per ton	lb per hp	0-60 and basis	Transmission	Drivetrain	MSRP
SL 65 AMG Roadster 2D RWD	N/A	621 hp	738 lb-ft	N/A	N/A	N/A	3.9 sTested	9-speed automatic	RWD	N/A
SL 63 AMG Roadster 2D RWD	N/A	530 hp	590 lb-ft	N/A	N/A	N/A	4.2 sTested	9-speed automatic	RWD	N/A
SL 550 Roadster RWD	4.7L 8-cyl	449 hp	516 lb-ft	4,001 lb	224	8.9	4.5 sTested	9-speed automatic	RWD	$114,700
SL 450 Roadster RWD	3.0L 6-cyl	362 hp	369 lb-ft	3,826 lb	189	10.6	5.1 sEstimate	9-speed automatic	RWD	$91,000
SL 400 Roadster 2D RWD	3.0L 6-cyl	329 hp	354 lb-ft	3,836 lb	172	11.7	5.1 sTested	9-speed automatic	RWD	N/A

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

5 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
Engine	Trims	hp	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Price step	Fuel a year	Fuel vs base
3.0L 6-cyl	1	362 hp	SL 450 Roadster RWD	$91,000	Base	$1,745	Base
4.7L 8-cyl	1	449 hp	SL 550 Roadster RWD	$114,700	+$23,700	$1,920	+$175
3.0L 6-cyl	1	329 hp	SL 400 Roadster 2D RWD	N/A	N/A	$1,745	$0
Engine not listed	1	530 hp	SL 63 AMG Roadster 2D RWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Engine not listed	1	621 hp	SL 65 AMG Roadster 2D RWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
Transmission	Trims	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Quickest 0-60
9-speed automatic	5	SL 450 Roadster RWD	$91,000	3.9 s

Compared with the SL 450 Roadster RWD: 362 hp, 22 mpg, $91,000. Other makes, convertibles, within 15% of the price.

2020 rivals with more hp and better mpg
Model	Trim	hp	mpg	MSRP	0-60
Jaguar F TYPE	P380 R-Dynamic RWD	380 hp	23 mpg	$84,760	4.8 s

Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.

Most horsepower of any trim.

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

2020 BMW 8 Series: 0.9 s quicker to 60.

Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.