2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63

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$154,450
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Cabin materials exude Mercedes-level luxury

Not as agile as its competitors

The SL remains unchanged for 2019

Nimble handling makes it exhilarating to drive

The infotainment system could have been more intuitive

Plenty of cargo space is available despite being a roadster

Specs & Features

$154,450

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 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63 makes for an excellent contender in the compact convertible class. With a single trim on offer, the Mercedes Benz AMG SL 63 Convertible has an MSRP of $154,450 and competes directly with the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet, the Jaguar F-Type SVR Convertible, and the Maserati GranTurismo Convertible. 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 3.8 seconds, the AMG SL 63 Convertible maintains a combined fuel economy of 18 MPG. Mercedes-Benz offers the AMG SL 63 Convertible in 10 stunning colors, with the Dolomite Brown Metallic being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

The 2020 Mercedes Benz AMG SL 63 Convertible is offered as a standalone trim but buyers can choose to personalize their 2020 AMG SL 63 with its impressive list of optional packages. Our recommended package is the Driver Assistance package which includes adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, cross-traffic assist, lane-keep assist, and rear collision mitigation. 

Trims

    Base
    $154,450 onwards
    • Engine: 5.5L 8cyl RWD 7A
    • Horsepower: 577 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 664 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 3.41 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 18 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$154,450

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.47

Horsepower

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

664 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

Capacity

2

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$33,950- $35,950

Gasoline

7.11

208 hp @ 5500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

5

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$89,150- $113,550

Gasoline

8

362 hp @ 5000 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

2

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$59,000- $82,800

Gasoline

8.83

300 hp @ 6500 rpm

280 lb.-ft. @ 1950 rpm

2

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$49,700

Gasoline

6.94

255 hp @ 5000 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

2

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2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    3.41 sec--
    3.7 sec--
    4.8 sec13 sec170 mph
    2019 BMW Z4

    Ranked #4

    5.2 sec13.9 sec130 mph
    6.78 sec14.5 sec131 mph

    2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      15 mpg23 mpg18 mpg19.8 gal.297/455.4 mi.
      2019 BMW Z4

      Ranked #1

      25 mpg32 mpg28 mpg13.7 gal.342.5/438.4 mi.
      24 mpg33 mpg27 mpg13.2 gal.316.8/435.6 mi.
      22 mpg28 mpg24 mpg14.2 gal.298.2/397.6 mi.
      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg19.8 gal.396/554.4 mi.

      2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        182.7 in.73.9 in.51.2 in.4.4 in.101.7 in.
        182.3 in.76.7 in.51.2 in.3.7 in.101.7 in.
        173.9 in.71 in.60 in.5.3 in.106.3 in.
        172.4 in.70.9 in.50.4 in.4.3 in.97.4 in.
        2019 BMW Z4

        Ranked #5

        170.7 in.73.4 in.51.4 in.4.7 in.97.2 in.

        2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          13.5 cu.ft.50.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.
          2019 BMW Z4

          Ranked #1

          9.9 cu.ft.164.4 cu.ft.9.9 cu.ft.
          17.2 cu.ft.-43.6 cu.ft.
          13.5 cu.ft.50.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.
          9.6 cu.ft.101.7 cu.ft.9.6 cu.ft.

          2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            78 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.
            94 cu.ft.17.2 cu.ft.43.6 cu.ft.
            9.6 cu.ft.9.6 cu.ft.9.6 cu.ft.
            72.1 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.
            2019 BMW Z4

            Ranked #5

            150 cu.ft.9.9 cu.ft.9.9 cu.ft.

            2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --4112 lbs.
              3306 lbs.-3296 lbs.
              --3826 lbs.
              2019 BMW Z4

              Ranked #2

              -593 lbs.3287 lbs.
              -704 lbs.2944 lbs.

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