2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65

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Rating6.8
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$214,500
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Precise handling

Exorbitant prices

Premium package and analog dash-top clock are now standard

Powerful brakes

Rvals prove to be a little more agile

Highly customizable

Communicative steering

Specs & Features

$214,500

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 2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 Convertible competes directly only with the Porsche 911 Turbo S Convertible, and the Audi R8 Spyder. The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 Convertible starts off at an MSRP of $214,500, 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 17 MPG.

Buying Advice

Standalone, the SL 65 comes with everything you need and desire from a car this expensive. Having said that, we only recommend the AMG Carbon Ceramic Braking System and AMG Performance Steering Wheel

Trims

    Base
    $214,500 onwards
    • 11.6-Inch touchscreen infotainment system
    • All-door keyless entry
    • Heated steering
    • Imitation leather interior
    • Power adjustable driver and passenger seat

Compare to similar cars

Price

$214,500

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

6.75

Horsepower

621 hp @ 4800 rpm

Torque

738 lb.-ft. @ 2300 rpm

Capacity

2

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$48,950- $65,800

Gasoline

7.53

240 hp @ 5000 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

2

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$69,000- $92,000

Gasoline

8.68

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

2

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$106,700- $214,500

Gasoline

7.55

429 hp @ 5250 rpm

516 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

2

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$147,300

Gasoline

8

530 hp @ 5500 rpm

590 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

2

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$50,400- $73,500

Gasoline

8.08

265 hp @ 6700 rpm

206 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

2

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2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    3.9 sec--
    4.1 sec--
    4.5 sec--
    5.1 sec13.2 sec162 mph
    2014 BMW Z4

    Ranked #5

    5.4 sec14.0 sec130 mph
    8.5 sec--

    2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      14 mpg21 mpg17 mpg19.8 gal.277.2/415.8 mi.
      2014 BMW Z4

      Ranked #1

      22 mpg34 mpg26 mpg14.5 gal.319/493 mi.
      22 mpg30 mpg24 mpg16.9 gal.338/507 mi.
      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg19 gal.380/532 mi.
      18 mpg25 mpg20 mpg19.8 gal.356.4/495 mi.
      16 mpg25 mpg19 mpg19.8 gal.316.8/495 mi.

      2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        180.8 in.76.7 in.51.8 in.4.4 in.101.8 in.
        181.8 in.76.7 in.51.8 in.3.8 in.101.8 in.
        180.8 in.76.7 in.51.8 in.4.4 in.101.8 in.
        176 in.75.7 in.51 in.4.3 in.103.2 in.
        172.2 in.70.9 in.50.5 in.4 in.97.4 in.
        2014 BMW Z4

        Ranked #5

        166.9 in.70.5 in.50.8 in.5 in.98.3 in.

        2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          13.5 cu.ft.-13.5 cu.ft.
          2014 BMW Z4

          Ranked #1

          8 cu.ft.164.4 cu.ft.8 cu.ft.
          8 cu.ft.104 cu.ft.8 cu.ft.
          4.6 cu.ft.115.8 cu.ft.4.6 cu.ft.
          13.5 cu.ft.-13.5 cu.ft.
          13.5 cu.ft.-13.5 cu.ft.

          2014 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.
            65.6 cu.ft.4.6 cu.ft.4.6 cu.ft.
            13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.
            72.5 cu.ft.8 cu.ft.8 cu.ft.
            13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.
            2014 BMW Z4

            Ranked #6

            150 cu.ft.8 cu.ft.8 cu.ft.

            2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -4299 lbs.
              -3521 lbs.
              562 lbs.4068 lbs.
              739 lbs.2888 lbs.
              2014 BMW Z4

              Ranked #1

              562 lbs.3263 lbs.
              540 lbs.3935 lbs.

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