2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 Roadster vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 Roadster and 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 Roadster. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 Roadster weights approximately 1590 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 Roadster. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 Roadster | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SL | SL |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
