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2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65

Rating8.2

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$217,550

Starting Price

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Nathan Dyer

Senior Editor,

Updated on January 3, 2023

Pros	Cons	What's New
Awesome acceleration and handling	Bland exterior styling	No significant changes
Exquisitely trimmed cabin	Options are too expensive
Innovative interior design
Easy-to-drive
Razor-sharp handling

Specs & Features

$217,550

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 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 Convertible competes directly only with the Porsche 911 Turbo S Convertible and the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Convertible. The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 Convertible starts off at an MSRP of $217,550, 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

As there is only one trim to choose from, we recommend making sure you get all the optional features, like distinctive 19-inch front and 20-inch rear alloy wheels, a gloss black hardtop and rear spoiler, black chrome exhaust tips, and unique interior trim.

Trims

Base
$217,550 onwards

Auto dimming rearview mirrors
Automatic climate control
Cruise control
Led daytime running lights
Xenon headlights

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8.2

2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65

Price

$217,550

Engine

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Rating

8.17

Horsepower

621 hp @ 4800 rpm

Torque

738 lb.-ft. @ 2300 rpm

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2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 vs competitor's 0-60

Car Name	0-60 MPH	Quarter Mile	Top Speed
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 Ranked #1	3.8 sec	-	-
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63 Ranked #2	3.9 sec	-	-
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Ranked #3	4.6 sec	11.9 sec	190 mph
2016 BMW Z4 Ranked #4	5.4 sec	14.0 sec	130 mph
2016 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Ranked #5	5.7 sec	-	-
2016 Porsche 718 Boxster Ranked #6	7.8 sec	-	-

Car Name	MPG City	MPG Highway	MPG Combined	Fuel Tank Capacity	Range (C/H)
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 Ranked #5	14 mpg	21 mpg	17 mpg	19.8 gal.	277.2/415.8 mi.
2016 BMW Z4 Ranked #1	22 mpg	34 mpg	26 mpg	14.5 gal.	319/493 mi.
2016 Porsche 718 Boxster Ranked #2	22 mpg	30 mpg	24 mpg	16.9 gal.	338/507 mi.
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Ranked #3	20 mpg	27 mpg	23 mpg	19.8 gal.	396/534.6 mi.
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63 Ranked #4	16 mpg	25 mpg	19 mpg	19.8 gal.	316.8/495 mi.
2016 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Ranked #6	11 mpg	19 mpg	14 mpg	21.1 gal.	232.1/400.9 mi.

2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 vs competitor's dimensions

Car Name	Length	Width	Height	Ground Clearance	Wheelbase
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 Ranked #2	182.4 in.	73.9 in.	51.2 in.	4.4 in.	101.8 in.
2016 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Ranked #1	220.9 in.	78.2 in.	61.7 in.	7 in.	130.7 in.
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63 Ranked #2	182.4 in.	73.9 in.	51.2 in.	4.4 in.	101.8 in.
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Ranked #3	181.6 in.	73.9 in.	51.8 in.	3.8 in.	101.8 in.
2016 Porsche 718 Boxster Ranked #4	172.2 in.	70.9 in.	50.5 in.	4.3 in.	97.4 in.
2016 BMW Z4 Ranked #5	166.9 in.	70.5 in.	50.8 in.	5 in.	98.3 in.

2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 vs competitor's trunk space

Car Name	Trunk Capacity	Passenger Volume	Max Trunk Volume
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 Ranked #4	13.5 cu.ft.	-	13.5 cu.ft.
2016 BMW Z4 Ranked #1	8 cu.ft.	164.4 cu.ft.	8 cu.ft.
2016 Porsche 718 Boxster Ranked #2	4.6 cu.ft.	104.4 cu.ft.	4.6 cu.ft.
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Ranked #3	13.5 cu.ft.	-	13.5 cu.ft.
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63 Ranked #4	13.5 cu.ft.	-	13.5 cu.ft.
2016 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Ranked #5	11.1 cu.ft.	-	11.1 cu.ft.

2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 vs competitor's cargo space

Car Name	Cargo Volume	Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area	Max Cargo Volume
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 Ranked #1	13.5 cu.ft.	13.5 cu.ft.	13.5 cu.ft.
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Ranked #2	71.5 cu.ft.	13.5 cu.ft.	13.5 cu.ft.
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63 Ranked #3	13.5 cu.ft.	13.5 cu.ft.	13.5 cu.ft.
2016 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Ranked #4	11.1 cu.ft.	11.1 cu.ft.	11.1 cu.ft.
2016 Porsche 718 Boxster Ranked #5	80.1 cu.ft.	4.6 cu.ft.	4.6 cu.ft.
2016 BMW Z4 Ranked #6	150 cu.ft.	8 cu.ft.	8 cu.ft.

2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 vs competitor's towing capacity

Car Name	Payload Capacity	Weight
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 Ranked #1	-	4299 lbs.
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63 Ranked #1	562 lbs.	4068 lbs.
2016 BMW Z4 Ranked #1	562 lbs.	3263 lbs.
2016 Porsche 718 Boxster Ranked #1	739 lbs.	2888 lbs.
2016 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Ranked #1	730 lbs.	5995 lbs.
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Ranked #1	540 lbs.	3836 lbs.

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0-60 : 3.8 sec

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