2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63

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Rating7.8
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$151,350
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Turbocharged V8 provides relentless acceleration

Rivals offer a much sportier ride

Updated exterior styling

Top-notch ride quality

Options are too expensive

Upgraded standard features

Ultra-premium interiors

Razor-sharp handling

Uber Cool folding hardtop

Specs & Features

$151,350

price

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

664 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

5.5L 8cyl RWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63 Convertible makes for an excellent contender in the compact convertible class. With a single trim on offer, the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63 convertible has a base MSRP of $151,350 and competes directly with the Jaguar F-Type SVR Convertible, and indirectly with the Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible which belongs to the midsize convertible class. Only a 5.5L twin-turbocharged V8 engine is offered, mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission. Together, they produce 577 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 4.0 seconds, the AMG SL 63 convertible maintains a combined fuel economy of 19 MPG. Mercedes-Benz offers the AMG SL 63 Convertible in 12 stunning colors, with the Mars Red being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

There are many things to love about the AMG SL 63: its powerful engine, sporty high-performance drive and suspension settings, Active Body Control, upgraded brakes, limited-slip differential, unique AMG gauges, and AMG-themed aesthetic accents. So we don't recommend any options.

Trims

    Base
    $151,350 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • PARKTRONIC w/active parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers

Compare to similar cars

Price

$151,350

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.77

Horsepower

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

664 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

Capacity

2

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$56,000- $68,400

Gasoline

8.26

300 hp @ 6500 rpm

280 lb.-ft. @ 1950 rpm

2

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$86,950- $110,800

Gasoline

8.32

362 hp @ 5000 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

2

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$219,850

Gasoline

8.11

621 hp @ 4800 rpm

738 lb.-ft. @ 2300 rpm

2

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2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
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    3.8 sec--
    3.7 sec--
    4.5 sec12.8 sec174 mph
    4.8 sec13 sec170 mph

    2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
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      16 mpg25 mpg19 mpg19.8 gal.316.8/495 mi.
      22 mpg28 mpg24 mpg14.3 gal.300.3/400.4 mi.
      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg19.8 gal.396/554.4 mi.
      13 mpg22 mpg17 mpg19.8 gal.277.2/415.8 mi.

      2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        182.7 in.73.9 in.51.2 in.4 in.101.7 in.
        182.7 in.73.9 in.51.2 in.4 in.101.7 in.
        182.3 in.73.9 in.51.2 in.4 in.101.7 in.
        172.4 in.70.9 in.50.4 in.4 in.97.4 in.

        2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          13.5 cu.ft.50.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.
          9.7 cu.ft.-9.7 cu.ft.
          13.5 cu.ft.50.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.
          13.5 cu.ft.50.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.

          2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.
            13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.
            71.4 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.
            80.1 cu.ft.9.7 cu.ft.9.7 cu.ft.

            2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -4112 lbs.
              705 lbs.2944 lbs.
              -3826 lbs.
              -4211 lbs.

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