2022 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

3.9s

17 convertibles (2022). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

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

2022 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	4,211 lb	295	6.8	3.9 sTested	9-speed automatic	RWD	N/A
SL 63 AMG Roadster 2D RWD	4.0L	N/A	590 lb-ft	4,068 lb	N/A	N/A	4.2 sTested	9-speed automatic	RWD	$178,100
SL 550 Roadster 2D RWD	N/A	429 hp	516 lb-ft	4,001 lb	214	9.3	4.5 sTested	9-speed automatic	RWD	N/A
SL 400 Roadster 2D RWD	N/A	329 hp	354 lb-ft	3,836 lb	172	11.7	5.1 sTested	9-speed automatic	RWD	N/A
AMG SL 55 Roadster	4.0L	469 hp	590 lb-ft	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	9-speed automatic	N/A	$137,400
SL-Class AMG SL 63 4MATIC	4.0L	469 hp	590 lb-ft	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	9-speed automatic	AWD	$178,100

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
4.0L	2	469 hp	AMG SL 55 Roadster	$137,400	Base	$2,400	Base
4.0L	1	N/A	SL 63 AMG Roadster 2D RWD	$178,100	+$40,700	$2,400	$0
Engine not listed	1	329 hp	SL 400 Roadster 2D RWD	N/A	N/A	$2,400	$0
Engine not listed	1	429 hp	SL 550 Roadster 2D RWD	N/A	N/A	$2,400	$0
Engine not listed	1	621 hp	SL 65 AMG Roadster 2D RWD	N/A	N/A	$2,400	$0

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	6	AMG SL 55 Roadster	$137,400	3.9 s

Compared with the AMG SL 55 Roadster: 469 hp, 16 mpg, $137,400. Other makes, convertibles, within 15% of the price.

2022 rivals with more hp and better mpg
Model	Trim	hp	mpg	MSRP	0-60
BMW M8	Competition AWD	617 hp	17 mpg	$130,000	3.3 s
BMW 8 Series	Alpina B8 Gran Coupe AWD	612 hp	19 mpg	$139,900	3.6 s

Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.

Most horsepower of any trim.

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

2022 BMW M8: 0.9 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.

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.