SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: 09 sl63 or 09 sl600
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,703
Likes: 5
From: Arizona
SL55AMG, Ferrari 348, Ferrari Testarossa, Ferrari F40, Ferrari Mondial t, Ducati 916, Indycar
The character of the cars are going to be very different.
The SL63 is going to be geared for overall performance, and strikes a balance between acceleration and handling. It also has that very trick 7 speed gearbox. In other words it is a very balanced package.
The 600 is still going to be set up for more of a 'softer' attitude. The engine is a beast, but I believe overwhelms the rest of the package. It is an extremely tunable engine, that we routinely get 600+ hp out of.
So, if all you want is straight line speed, the 600 won't disappoint. But if you want more of a performance package, the SL63 would be a better choice.
The SL63 is going to be geared for overall performance, and strikes a balance between acceleration and handling. It also has that very trick 7 speed gearbox. In other words it is a very balanced package.
The 600 is still going to be set up for more of a 'softer' attitude. The engine is a beast, but I believe overwhelms the rest of the package. It is an extremely tunable engine, that we routinely get 600+ hp out of.
So, if all you want is straight line speed, the 600 won't disappoint. But if you want more of a performance package, the SL63 would be a better choice.
Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
Many
SL63 AMG V8 0-60: 4.7 seconds
SL600 V12 0-60: 4.4 seconds
However, with the race start function and shift modes I have faith that the 63 could take the 600 in a straight line. The 63 will also handle better especially with the AMG Performance Package, and it also looks better the AMG styling and rear diffuser. Although I used to own a SL600, I feel likes its lost in the crowd between the then SL55 and SL500, and now the SL63 and SL550. The SL600 also only amounts to about 3% of SL sales.
SL600 V12 0-60: 4.4 seconds
However, with the race start function and shift modes I have faith that the 63 could take the 600 in a straight line. The 63 will also handle better especially with the AMG Performance Package, and it also looks better the AMG styling and rear diffuser. Although I used to own a SL600, I feel likes its lost in the crowd between the then SL55 and SL500, and now the SL63 and SL550. The SL600 also only amounts to about 3% of SL sales.
Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
Many
I believe reading on mercedes-amg.com on the SL63 AMG page the performance specs saying 4.7 seconds. I'm on my iPhone, so do me and favor and go to mercedes-amg.com > view the SL63 AMG and check it out! Thanks, don't want to be spreading wrong info!
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 911
Likes: 1
From: Wichita
2005 SL600, 2011 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite
Pick the '08 600 with Renntech ECU/TCU modification. Much faster. Stock 600 is faster than SL63.
I would drive the '09, but I'd have to wear a bag over my head.
But then the goofy Airscarf would probably blow it off or set it on fire.
Probably should be a Nomex bag.
I would drive the '09, but I'd have to wear a bag over my head.
But then the goofy Airscarf would probably blow it off or set it on fire.
Probably should be a Nomex bag.
Last edited by JackStraw; Apr 11, 2008 at 02:35 PM.
Trending Topics
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 911
Likes: 1
From: Wichita
2005 SL600, 2011 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite
https://mbworld.org/forums/showpost....2&postcount=32
Last edited by JackStraw; Apr 11, 2008 at 02:48 PM.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 251
Likes: 0
From: San Antonio
05 e55
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...take_road_test
Heres the link guys. And the quarter mile was 11.9 not 11.5 sorry.
Heres the link guys. And the quarter mile was 11.9 not 11.5 sorry.
Super Member
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 790
Likes: 4
From: Tampa Bay, FL
Something on 4 wheels..
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,653
Likes: 5
From: Ann Arbor
'03 SL55
The SL 63 AMG accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds before quickly going on to a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited).
That said, the SL600 is trivially easy to turn into a sub-12 second 1/4 mile car.
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 277
Likes: 1
From: MI
2011 Hyundai Elantra GLS
With performance package, the SL63 would end up costing more than the SL600, but would be much more hardcore, whereas with the SL600, you might as well be driving the S class sedan. SL63 has been observed to lack the grunt of the old 55 in reviews. Remember here that the old 55 was well short the grunt of the 600 back in the day, so you put two and two together. I drive an 07 600, same engine as the 09s, and let me tell you, I would be hardpressed to get used to less torque on an SL.
The 600's power varies a lot on specific cars from the manufacturer's claims, usually on the plus side. That means, your 600 could easily have the equivalent of 550 horses on the crank. Such freakishness may have accounted for the Car and Driver episode.
The 600's power varies a lot on specific cars from the manufacturer's claims, usually on the plus side. That means, your 600 could easily have the equivalent of 550 horses on the crank. Such freakishness may have accounted for the Car and Driver episode.
Last edited by Ferri; Apr 11, 2008 at 03:06 PM.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,049
Likes: 1
From: Miami, FL
Lotus Elise SLK55
Well SL600 is much faster than SL55, so isn't it obvious that it will be the same case with new models? 63 cars have not been faster than the 55 cars they replaced, and in some cases, even slower. Why should it this be any different with the SL?
