Verified Performance Tests i Results are sourced from independently published instrumented tests. Manufacturer estimates are excluded. Read our methodology. Updated Jul 2026 · 1 production run

Mercedes-AMG SL65 0–60 Times

The Mercedes-AMG SL65 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 1 verified production test sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and more.

The fastest tested production Mercedes-AMG SL65 is the 2017 Mercedes-AMG SL65 Roadster, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.80 seconds at 125.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested production Mercedes-AMG SL65 is the 2017 Mercedes-AMG SL65 Roadster, which took 3.70 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 11.80 seconds at 125.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Across the 1 verified production test of the Mercedes-AMG SL65, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.70 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 11.80 seconds at 125.00 mph.

Fastest 0–60 3.70sec 2017 Roadster · stock
Average 0–60 3.70sec Across 1 production run
Avg ¼ Mile 11.80sec @ 125.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 3.70sec 2017 Roadster
2017 Mercedes-AMG SL65

Across 1 verified production run, the Mercedes-AMG SL65 ranges from 3.70 to 3.70 seconds 0–60, with a 3.70-second average.

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Mercedes-AMG SL65 0–60 Times by Generation

1 generation
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Production Tests Notes
R231 2013–2020 3.70s 3.70s — 2017 Roadster 1 The R231 generation (2013–2020) averaged 3.70 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 2017 Roadster at 3.70 seconds. Output was 621 hp across 6.0L Twin-Turbo V12 configurations.
R231 2013–2020
Avg 0–60 3.70s
Fastest 3.70s
Tests 1
2017 Roadster
The R231 generation (2013–2020) averaged 3.70 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 2017 Roadster at 3.70 seconds. Output was 621 hp across 6.0L Twin-Turbo V12 configurations.
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Mercedes-AMG SL65 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

1 production test · 1 year
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2017 Mercedes-AMG SL65

1 production run
Avg 0–60 3.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 11.80 sec
Production Tests 1
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2017 Mercedes-AMG SL65 Roadster
3.70sec 0–60
11.80s ¼ mi @ 125.0 mph
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0–60 mph
3.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.80 sec
Trap Speed
125.0 mph
Engine
6.0L Twin-Turbo V12
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
Horsepower
621 hp
Torque
738 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,377 lbs
Power-to-Weight
7.0 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
13 C / 22 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 1 production runs
2017 Mercedes-AMG SL65 Roadster

How we verify Mercedes-AMG SL65 performance data

Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mercedes-AMG SL65 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Mercedes-AMG SL65 performance FAQs

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The quickest production Mercedes-AMG SL65 on record is the 2017 Mercedes-AMG SL65 Roadster, which runs 0–60 mph in 3.70 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 11.80 seconds at 125.0 mph.
The slowest recorded production Mercedes-AMG SL65 is the 2017 Mercedes-AMG SL65 Roadster, which takes 3.70 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 11.80 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 1 verified production run, a Mercedes-AMG SL65 reaches 60 mph in 3.70 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 11.80 seconds at roughly 125.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year, covering 1 production run. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mercedes-AMG SL65 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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