What does it cost?
For If you could capture thunder, it would sound like the SL63 accelerating hard. Above the lavish kit on every SL, AMG models have bespoke steering and suspension systems and upgraded styling.
Against The running costs are as outrageous as the performance, and given how good the SL500 is, it’s hard to argue that this model represents good value for money.
What Car? says
It's the SL taken to extremes, but the price and running costs should put you off. This costs way more than our favourite, the SL500, but it's certainly not that much better a car.
What Car? readers say
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| Comfort | |
|---|---|
| Electric steering adjust | Standard |
| Electric Sunroof | Not Available |
| Manual sunroof | Not Available |
| Air conditioning | Not Available |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Electric mirrors | Standard |
| Heated mirrors | Standard |
| Electric windows front | Standard |
| Electric windows rear | Not Available |
| Seat height adjustment | Standard |
| Climate Control | Standard |
| Power Steering | Standard |
| Steering adjustment reach | Standard |
| Steering adjustment rake | Standard |
| Power Seats | Standard |
| Heated Seats | Standard |
| Panoramic sunroof | £1,500 |
| Electric Panoramic Sunroof | Not Available |
| Power Folding Mirror | Standard |
| Engine & Transmission | |
| Auto | Standard |
| CVT | Not Available |
| Tiptronic | Not Available |
| Particulate filter | Not Available |
| Entertainment | |
| Radio/Cassette | Not Available |
| RDS Radio/Cassette | Not Available |
| CD | Standard |
| Multi CD | Standard |
| MP3/iPod Connection | Standard |
| DVD Player | Not Available |
| MP3 CD Player | Standard |
| RDS CD | Standard |
| Hard Drive | Standard |
| Exterior | |
| Metallic paint | Standard |
| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| Front Foglights | £355 |
| Powered sliding doors | Not Available |
| Interior | |
|---|---|
| Hands Free Phone Kit | £335 |
| Satellite navigation | Standard |
| Leather Seats | Standard |
| Split/fold seats | Not Available |
| Bluetooth | Standard |
| 7 seat pack | Not Available |
| Safety | |
| Passenger airbag | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard |
| ABS | Standard |
| 3 Point centre belt | Not Available |
| Driver's airbag | Standard |
| Belt pretensioners | Standard |
| Isofix | Not Available |
| Side Impact Bars | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Curtain Airbag | Not Available |
| Rear Parking Sensor | Pack Only |
| Electronic stability programme | Standard |
| On/Off Passenger Airbag | Standard |
| Driver's knee airbag | Not Available |
| Reversing Camera | Not Available |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | £1,705 |
| Lane Departure Warning | Not Available |
| Front Parking Sensor | Pack Only |
| Passenger Knee Airbag | Not Available |
| Security | |
| Alarm | Standard |
| Immobiliser | Standard |
| Deadlocks | Not Available |
| Central locking | Standard |
| Remote locking | Standard |
| Unique fit stereo | Standard |
| Marked Parts | Not Available |
| Etched Windows | Not Available |
| Locking Wheel nuts | Standard |
| Visible VIN | Standard |
| Secure spare wheel | Standard |
| Satellite tracking | Not Available |
| Laminated Glass | Not Available |
| Running costs | |
|---|---|
| Town mpg | 13 |
| Out of town mpg | 29.1 |
| Average mpg | 20 |
| Tank capacity (litres) | 80 |
| CO2 Rating (g/km) | 328 |
| Carbon offset cost | £48 |
| Green rating | M |
| Insurance group | 50 |
| Typical insurance | £1,195.00 |
| % Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) | 40% |
| Typical contract hire | £0.00 |
| Pence per mile | 0 |
| Servicing costs - 3 years | £0.00 |
| Service intervals | Variable |
| Warranty period | 3yr/UL + 3yr Paint + 30yr Perforation + 30yr Breakdown |
| Three-year cost | £65,789 |
| Company car tax | |
|---|---|
| Percentage charge | 35 |
| Benefit in kind | £37,017.00 |
| Tax payable 20% | £7,403.00 |
| Tax payable 40% | £14,807.00 |
Performance and measurements
No schematics available
| Body type | Open |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Number of seats | 2 |
| Engine (cc/type) | 6208/V8 |
| Number of Valves | 32 |
| Fuel type | Unleaded |
| Max power (bhp/rpm) | 518/6800 |
| Pulling power (lb/ft) | 465 |
| Engine position | F |
| Driven wheels | Rear |
| Length (mm) | 4605 |
| Width (mm) | 1816 |
| Height (mm) | 1298 |
| Boot space (min ltr) | 235 |
| Boot space (max ltr) | 339 |
| Turning circle (m) | 11.04 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 1970 |
| Manufacturers figures | |
|---|---|
| 0-60 mph (secs) | 4.6 |
| Max speed (mph) | 155 |
| Euro NCAP Test Scores | |
|---|---|
| Adult protection | Unavailable |
| Child protection | Unavailable |
| Pedestrian protection | Unavailable |
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