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2023 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 Review
At $400,000 on-road, the new Mercedes-AMG SL 63 goes up against some seriously accomplished competition including the Porsche 911.
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Alborz Fallah
Mercedes-AMG SL vs Audi RS5 Comparison
Mercedes-AMG SL
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Audi RS5
2024 Mercedes-AMG
SL
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2024 Audi
RS5
How they stack...
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4MATIC+
Based on the Audi RS5 2.9 TFSI QUATTRO
Best suitable for...
Luxury
Fun
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
70L
973 km
58L
545 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$380,000
$159,069 - $168,015
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CarExpert's Take
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Superb driveability, comfort and versatility
- Fast operating roof and kid-friendly rear seats
- Top-notch interior fit and finish
Misses
- Commonality of parts with less exclusive Mercedes models
- Exhaust note could be a little louder
- Hard choice between 911, DB12 and LC 500
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Genuinely fun to drive
- Still liveable
- More practical than a coupe...
Misses
- ...but less practical than cheaper RS4 Avant
- Interior looking a bit old
- Some plasticky switchgear
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- AMG High Perform Ceramic Composite Brakes System (+$12,990)
- AMG Exterior Night Package (+$6,990)
- AMG High Performance Seat Package (+$2,490)
- Carbon Fibre Pack (+$11,990)
- Magno Paint (+$10,190)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$4,500)
- Carbon & Black Styling Package (+$11,200)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Grey Calipers (+$12,600)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Red Calipers (+$13,600)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Blue Calipers (+$13,600)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3982 | 2894 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 2.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| BI TURBO V8 | TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 430kW | 331kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 800Nm | 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2500 | 1900 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 8.6 | 10 | |
