2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65

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$222,000
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 4, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Scary power figures and performance

Rivals are much more refined and offer agile handling

No notable changes except for a few optional features

Exceptional handling

Top-notch exterior

Luxury-filled interiors

Specs & Features

$222,000

price

621 hp @ 4800 rpm

horsepower

738 lb.-ft. @ 2300 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

6.0L 12cyl RWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize convertible segment, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 Convertible competes directly with the Aston Martin Vanquish S Volante, the Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible, and the most expensive Rolls-Royce Dawn Convertible. The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 Convertible starts off at an MSRP of $222,000, It is offered with a 6.0L twin-turbocharged V12 engine and a 7-speed automatic transmission, producing 621 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 Convertible manages a 0-60 of 3.9 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 16 MPG. 

Buying Advice

Featuring a powerful V12 engine and plenty of standard equipment, the Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 is an ideal convertible. Add the optional Driver Assistance package and it pretty much aces everything there is to luxury cars.

Trims

    Base
    $222,000 onwards
    • High-resolution multifunction display
    • Sport suspension and steering

Compare to similar cars

Price

$222,000

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.97

Horsepower

621 hp @ 4800 rpm

Torque

738 lb.-ft. @ 2300 rpm

Capacity

2

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$57,400- $81,900

Gasoline

8.73

300 hp @ 6500 rpm

280 lb.-ft. @ 1950 rpm

2

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$202,723

Gasoline

8.02

553 hp @ 7500 rpm

557 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm

4

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$88,200- $112,300

Gasoline

8.22

362 hp @ 5000 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

2

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$152,850

Gasoline

7.51

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

664 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

2

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2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    3.77 sec--
    3.5 sec11.5 sec205 mph
    3.92 sec--
    4.8 sec12.3 sec170 mph
    5.26 sec-186 mph

    2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      13 mpg22 mpg16 mpg19.8 gal.257.4/435.6 mi.
      22 mpg28 mpg24 mpg14.3 gal.300.3/400.4 mi.
      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg19.8 gal.396/554.4 mi.
      16 mpg25 mpg19 mpg19.8 gal.316.8/495 mi.
      16 mpg23 mpg18 mpg20.6 gal.329.60/473.80 mi.

      2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 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.
        182.7 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.
        179.9 in.75.2 in.52 in.6 in.105.1 in.
        172.4 in.70.9 in.50.9 in.4.3 in.97.4 in.

        2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 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.
          9.7 cu.ft.101.7 cu.ft.9.7 cu.ft.
          12 cu.ft.94.1 cu.ft.15.7 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.

          2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 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.
            83.1 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.15.7 cu.ft.
            170.4 cu.ft.9.7 cu.ft.9.7 cu.ft.
            71.4 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.

            2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -4211 lbs.
              -4112 lbs.
              -3813 lbs.
              -3826 lbs.
              705 lbs.2943 lbs.

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