2023 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.9s
- SL 65 AMG Roadster 2D RWD, 621 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 12 of 18 convertibles (2023).
- Horsepower: top 39% of 18 convertibles (2023).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| 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 | $183,000 |
| 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-Class AMG SL 43 RWD | 2.0L | 375 hp | N/A | 4,035 lb | 186 | 10.8 | 5.1 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $109,900 |
| 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 | $141,300 |
| 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 | $183,000 |
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.
Engines offered
6 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | 1 | 375 hp | SL-Class AMG SL 43 RWD | $109,900 | Base | $1,670 | Base |
| 4.0L | 2 | 469 hp | AMG SL 55 Roadster | $141,300 | +$31,400 | $2,400 | +$730 |
| 4.0L | 1 | N/A | SL 63 AMG Roadster 2D RWD | $183,000 | +$41,700 | $2,400 | +$730 |
| Engine not listed | 1 | 329 hp | SL 400 Roadster 2D RWD | N/A | N/A | $1,670 | $0 |
| Engine not listed | 1 | 429 hp | SL 550 Roadster 2D RWD | N/A | N/A | $2,400 | +$730 |
| Engine not listed | 1 | 621 hp | SL 65 AMG Roadster 2D RWD | N/A | N/A | $2,400 | +$730 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-speed automatic | 7 | SL-Class AMG SL 43 RWD | $109,900 | 3.9 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the SL-Class AMG SL 43 RWD: 375 hp, 23 mpg, $109,900. Other makes, convertibles, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
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What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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