2024 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

3.9s

15 convertibles (2024). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

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

2024 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	$187,000
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	$111,800
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	$144,500
SL-Class AMG SL 63 4MATIC	4.0L	N/A	590 lb-ft	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	9-speed automatic	AWD	$187,000
SL-Class AMG SL 63 S E Performance AWD	4.0L	805 hp	590 lb-ft	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	9-speed automatic	AWD	$207,000

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.

7 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
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	$111,800	Base	$1,745	Base
4.0L	1	469 hp	AMG SL 55 Roadster	$144,500	+$32,700	$2,400	+$655
4.0L	2	N/A	SL 63 AMG Roadster 2D RWD	$187,000	+$42,500	$2,400	+$655
4.0L	1	805 hp	SL-Class AMG SL 63 S E Performance AWD	$207,000	+$20,000	$2,400	+$655
Engine not listed	1	329 hp	SL 400 Roadster 2D RWD	N/A	N/A	$2,400	+$655
Engine not listed	1	429 hp	SL 550 Roadster 2D RWD	N/A	N/A	$2,400	+$655
Engine not listed	1	621 hp	SL 65 AMG Roadster 2D RWD	N/A	N/A	$2,400	+$655

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	8	SL-Class AMG SL 43 RWD	$111,800	3.9 s

Compared with the SL-Class AMG SL 43 RWD: 375 hp, 22 mpg, $111,800. Other makes, convertibles, within 15% of the price.

No rival beats it on both.

Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.

Most horsepower of any trim.

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

2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray: 1.4 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.