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Average Mercedes-Benz SL 0-60 Acceleration

Mercedes-Benz SL Cabriolet 2016 0-60 Acceleration Guide

2016 SL (R231 facelift 2016)


Quick Notes on Mercedes-Benz SL 0-60 Acceleration

    • Average 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL 0-60 acceleration: 4.1 s to 60 mph
    • Slowest 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL 0-60 acceleration: 4.7 s to 60 mph
    • Fastest 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL 0-60 acceleration: 3.8 s to 60 mph
    • Engine power: 510 hp (380 kW)
    • Average torque: 775 Nm
    • Comparison to world average: 55 % quicker
    • Comparison to the world's fastest: 3.3 s slower
    • Acceleration to weight ratio: 408 kg/s
    • Acceleration to power ratio: 119 hp/s (88 kW/s)
    • Accelete rating: 10/10
Engine 0—60 mph 0—100 km/h Top Speed Averange Economy
AMG SL 63 V8 3.9 s 4.1 s 155 mph 23 mpg
SL 500 V8 4.1 s 4.3 s 155 mph 26 mpg
SL 400 V6 4.7 s 4.9 s 155 mph 31 mpg
AMG SL 65 V12 3.8 s 4 s 155 mph 20 mpg
Engine AMG SL 63 V8
0—60 mph 3.9 s
0—100 km/h 4.1 s
Top Speed 155 mph
Averange Economy 23 mpg
Engine SL 500 V8
0—60 mph 4.1 s
0—100 km/h 4.3 s
Top Speed 155 mph
Averange Economy 26 mpg
Engine SL 400 V6
0—60 mph 4.7 s
0—100 km/h 4.9 s
Top Speed 155 mph
Averange Economy 31 mpg
Engine AMG SL 65 V12
0—60 mph 3.8 s
0—100 km/h 4 s
Top Speed 155 mph
Averange Economy 20 mpg


2016 Mercedes-Benz SL 0-60 acceleration graph

In 2016, Mercedes-Benz SL 0-60 acceleration was between 3.8 and 4.7 seconds.

  • AMG SL 63 V8 — 3.9 s to 60 mph
  • SL 500 V8 — 4.1 s to 60 mph
  • SL 400 V6 — 4.7 s to 60 mph
  • AMG SL 65 V12 — 3.8 s to 60 mph


  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL 0-60 mph compared to world average (7.8 s)

    Mercedes-Benz SL 0-60 mph was up to 60% faster in 2016 than world's average.

  • AMG SL 63 V8 was 59% faster than average car
  • SL 500 V8 was 57% faster than average car
  • SL 400 V6 was 51% faster than average car
  • AMG SL 65 V12 was 60% faster than average car


  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL 0-60 mph acceleration to car weight ratio

    In 2016, Mercedes-Benz SL 0-60 mph to car weight ratio is shown below:

  • AMG SL 63 V8 showed 453.85 kg/s-miles
  • SL 500 V8 showed 419.51 kg/s-miles
  • SL 400 V6 showed 353.19 kg/s-miles
  • AMG SL 65 V12 showed 493.42 kg/s-miles
  • 2016 SL Mercedes-Benz (R231 facelift 2016) 0-60 acceleration data

    Vehicle Acceleration 0—60 mph (0—100 km/h) Maximum speed Acceleration to passenger ratio Fuel consumption at high speed Fuel type / gearbox
    AMG SL 63 V8 3.9 s to 60 mph (4.1 s to 100 km/h) 155 mph (250 km/h) 2 s to 60 mph / person 31 mpg (7.7 L per 100 km) Petrol (Gasoline) / 7 MCT
    SL 500 V8 4.1 s to 60 mph (4.3 s to 100 km/h) 155 mph (250 km/h) 2.1 s to 60 mph / person 34 mpg (7 L per 100 km) Petrol (Gasoline) / 9G-TRONIC
    SL 400 V6 4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 km/h) 155 mph (250 km/h) 2.4 s to 60 mph / person 39 mpg (6 L per 100 km) Petrol (Gasoline) / 9G-TRONIC
    AMG SL 65 V12 3.8 s to 60 mph (4 s to 100 km/h) 155 mph (250 km/h) 1.9 s to 60 mph / person 27 mpg (8.8 L per 100 km) Petrol (Gasoline) / 7 MCT

    2016 SL Mercedes-Benz (R231 facelift 2016) 0-60 acceleration data

    Vehicle AMG SL 63 V8
    Acceleration 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) 3.9 s to 60 mph (4.1 s to 100 km/h)
    Maximum speed 155 mph (250 km/h)
    Acceleration to passenger ratio 2 s to 60 mph / person
    Fuel consumption at high speed 31 mpg (7.7 L per 100 km)
    Fuel type / gearbox Petrol (Gasoline) / 7 MCT
    Vehicle SL 500 V8
    Acceleration 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) 4.1 s to 60 mph (4.3 s to 100 km/h)
    Maximum speed 155 mph (250 km/h)
    Acceleration to passenger ratio 2.1 s to 60 mph / person
    Fuel consumption at high speed 34 mpg (7 L per 100 km)
    Fuel type / gearbox Petrol (Gasoline) / 9G-TRONIC
    Vehicle SL 400 V6
    Acceleration 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) 4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 km/h)
    Maximum speed 155 mph (250 km/h)
    Acceleration to passenger ratio 2.4 s to 60 mph / person
    Fuel consumption at high speed 39 mpg (6 L per 100 km)
    Fuel type / gearbox Petrol (Gasoline) / 9G-TRONIC
    Vehicle AMG SL 65 V12
    Acceleration 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) 3.8 s to 60 mph (4 s to 100 km/h)
    Maximum speed 155 mph (250 km/h)
    Acceleration to passenger ratio 1.9 s to 60 mph / person
    Fuel consumption at high speed 27 mpg (8.8 L per 100 km)
    Fuel type / gearbox Petrol (Gasoline) / 7 MCT

    Mercedes-Benz SL Cabriolet 2012 0-60 Acceleration Guide

    2012 SL (R231)


    Quick Notes on Mercedes-Benz SL 0-60 Acceleration

      • Average 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL 0-60 acceleration: 4.5 s to 60 mph
      • Slowest 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL 0-60 acceleration: 5.6 s to 60 mph
      • Fastest 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL 0-60 acceleration: 3.8 s to 60 mph
      • Engine power: 458 hp (342 kW)
      • Average torque: 690 Nm
      • Comparison to world average: 50 % quicker
      • Comparison to the world's fastest: 3.8 s slower
      • Acceleration to weight ratio: 375 kg/s
      • Acceleration to power ratio: 95 hp/s (71 kW/s)
      • Accelete rating: 10/10
    Engine 0—60 mph 0—100 km/h Top Speed Averange Economy
    SL 400 4.9 s 5.2 s 155 mph 31 mpg
    AMG SL 65 3.8 s 4 s 155 mph 20 mpg
    SL 500 4.4 s 4.6 s 155 mph 26 mpg
    AMG SL 63 4 s 4.2 s 155 mph 24 mpg
    SL 350 5.6 s 5.9 s 155 mph 31 mpg
    Engine SL 400
    0—60 mph 4.9 s
    0—100 km/h 5.2 s
    Top Speed 155 mph
    Averange Economy 31 mpg
    Engine AMG SL 65
    0—60 mph 3.8 s
    0—100 km/h 4 s
    Top Speed 155 mph
    Averange Economy 20 mpg
    Engine SL 500
    0—60 mph 4.4 s
    0—100 km/h 4.6 s
    Top Speed 155 mph
    Averange Economy 26 mpg
    Engine AMG SL 63
    0—60 mph 4 s
    0—100 km/h 4.2 s
    Top Speed 155 mph
    Averange Economy 24 mpg
    Engine SL 350
    0—60 mph 5.6 s
    0—100 km/h 5.9 s
    Top Speed 155 mph
    Averange Economy 31 mpg


    2012 Mercedes-Benz SL 0-60 acceleration graph

    In 2012, Mercedes-Benz SL 0-60 acceleration was between 3.8 and 5.6 seconds.

  • SL 400 — 4.9 s to 60 mph
  • AMG SL 65 — 3.8 s to 60 mph
  • SL 500 — 4.4 s to 60 mph
  • AMG SL 63 — 4 s to 60 mph
  • SL 350 — 5.6 s to 60 mph


  • 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL 0-60 mph compared to world average (7.8 s)

    Mercedes-Benz SL 0-60 mph was up to 60% faster in 2012 than world's average.

  • SL 400 was 49% faster than average car
  • AMG SL 65 was 60% faster than average car
  • SL 500 was 54% faster than average car
  • AMG SL 63 was 58% faster than average car
  • SL 350 was 41% faster than average car


  • 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL 0-60 mph acceleration to car weight ratio

    In 2012, Mercedes-Benz SL 0-60 mph to car weight ratio is shown below:

  • SL 400 showed 353.06 kg/s-miles
  • AMG SL 65 showed 513.16 kg/s-miles
  • SL 500 showed 405.68 kg/s-miles
  • AMG SL 63 showed 461.25 kg/s-miles
  • SL 350 showed 300.89 kg/s-miles
  • 2012 SL Mercedes-Benz (R231) 0-60 acceleration data

    Vehicle Acceleration 0—60 mph (0—100 km/h) Maximum speed Acceleration to passenger ratio Fuel consumption at high speed Fuel type / gearbox
    SL 400 4.9 s to 60 mph (5.2 s to 100 km/h) 155 mph (250 km/h) 2.5 s to 60 mph / person 38 mpg (6.2 L per 100 km) Petrol (Gasoline) / 7G-TRONIC
    AMG SL 65 3.8 s to 60 mph (4 s to 100 km/h) 155 mph (250 km/h) 1.9 s to 60 mph / person 28 mpg (8.4 L per 100 km) Petrol (Gasoline)
    SL 500 4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 km/h) 155 mph (250 km/h) 2.2 s to 60 mph / person 33 mpg (7.1 L per 100 km) Petrol (Gasoline) / 7G-TRONIC PLUS
    AMG SL 63 4 s to 60 mph (4.2 s to 100 km/h) 155 mph (250 km/h) 2 s to 60 mph / person 31 mpg (7.6 L per 100 km) Petrol (Gasoline) / 7 MCT
    SL 350 5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 km/h) 155 mph (250 km/h) 2.8 s to 60 mph / person 39 mpg (6.1 L per 100 km) Petrol (Gasoline) / 7G-TRONIC PLUS

    2012 SL Mercedes-Benz (R231) 0-60 acceleration data

    Vehicle SL 400
    Acceleration 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) 4.9 s to 60 mph (5.2 s to 100 km/h)
    Maximum speed 155 mph (250 km/h)
    Acceleration to passenger ratio 2.5 s to 60 mph / person
    Fuel consumption at high speed 38 mpg (6.2 L per 100 km)
    Fuel type / gearbox Petrol (Gasoline) / 7G-TRONIC
    Vehicle AMG SL 65
    Acceleration 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) 3.8 s to 60 mph (4 s to 100 km/h)
    Maximum speed 155 mph (250 km/h)
    Acceleration to passenger ratio 1.9 s to 60 mph / person
    Fuel consumption at high speed 28 mpg (8.4 L per 100 km)
    Fuel type / gearbox Petrol (Gasoline)
    Vehicle SL 500
    Acceleration 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) 4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 km/h)
    Maximum speed 155 mph (250 km/h)
    Acceleration to passenger ratio 2.2 s to 60 mph / person
    Fuel consumption at high speed 33 mpg (7.1 L per 100 km)
    Fuel type / gearbox Petrol (Gasoline) / 7G-TRONIC PLUS
    Vehicle AMG SL 63
    Acceleration 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) 4 s to 60 mph (4.2 s to 100 km/h)
    Maximum speed 155 mph (250 km/h)
    Acceleration to passenger ratio 2 s to 60 mph / person
    Fuel consumption at high speed 31 mpg (7.6 L per 100 km)
    Fuel type / gearbox Petrol (Gasoline) / 7 MCT
    Vehicle SL 350
    Acceleration 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) 5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 km/h)
    Maximum speed 155 mph (250 km/h)
    Acceleration to passenger ratio 2.8 s to 60 mph / person
    Fuel consumption at high speed 39 mpg (6.1 L per 100 km)
    Fuel type / gearbox Petrol (Gasoline) / 7G-TRONIC PLUS