Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 4 recorded runs

Mercedes-AMG SL63 0–60 Times

The Mercedes-AMG SL63 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Mercedes-AMG SL63 is the 2026 Mercedes-AMG SL63 S E Performance 4MATIC Roadster (AMG Night), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 2.50 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 10.40 seconds at 135.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Mercedes-AMG SL63 is the 2023 Mercedes-AMG SL63 Performance 4MATIC+ Roadster (AMG Night), which took 3.10 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 11.30 seconds at 125.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the Mercedes-AMG SL63 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 2.93 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 11.05 seconds at 127.33 mph.

Fastest 0–60 2.50sec 2026 S E Performance 4MATIC Roadster (AMG Night) · stock
Average 0–60 2.93sec Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 11.05sec @ 127.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 3.10sec 2023 Performance 4MATIC+
2026 Mercedes-AMG SL63

Across 4 verified runs, the Mercedes-AMG SL63 ranges from 2.50 to 3.10 seconds 0–60, with a 2.93-second average.

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Mercedes-AMG SL63 Performance Overview

Defined in this form by AMG V8 output and all-wheel-drive traction, the Mercedes-AMG SL63 has been tracked across 4 verified tests spanning 2022 to 2026, all within the current R232 generation. The story starts with the 2022 Performance 4MATIC+ Roadster (AMG Night), which established the early benchmark at 3.0 seconds to 60 mph. Testing then showed a slightly slower 3.1-second run for the 2023 Performance 4MATIC+ Roadster (AMG Night), while the broader R232 sample averages 2.93 seconds to 60 mph and an 11.05-second quarter-mile at 127.3 mph.

Across those model years, the SL63's performance profile has centered on the twin-turbocharged M177 V8, with output in tested R232 examples ranging from 577 to 805 hp as the lineup expanded from gasoline to plug-in hybrid forms. That evolution culminates in the 2026 S E Performance 4MATIC Roadster (AMG Night), the quickest SL63 yet at 2.5 seconds to 60 mph and a 10.4-second quarter-mile at 135.3 mph. As it stands today, the R232 SL63 spans both gasoline and plug-in-hybrid performance formats, with the 2026 S E Performance 4MATIC Roadster setting the current high-water mark for the model.

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Mercedes-AMG SL63 0–60 Times by Generation

1 generation
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Tests Notes
R232 2022–present 2.93s 2.50s — 2026 S E Performance 4MATIC Roadster (AMG Night) 4 The R232 generation (2022–present) averaged 2.93 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2026 S E Performance 4MATIC Roadster (AMG Night) at 2.50 seconds. Output ranged from 577 to 805 hp across 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8, 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec 4.8-kWh configurations.
R232 2022–present
Avg 0–60 2.93s
Fastest 2.50s
Tests 4
2026 S E Performance 4MATIC Roadster (AMG Night)
The R232 generation (2022–present) averaged 2.93 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2026 S E Performance 4MATIC Roadster (AMG Night) at 2.50 seconds. Output ranged from 577 to 805 hp across 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8, 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec 4.8-kWh configurations.
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Mercedes-AMG SL63 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

4 tests · 3 years

2026 Mercedes-AMG SL63

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 2.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 10.40 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
2026 Mercedes-AMG SL63 S E Performance 4MATIC Roadster (AMG Night)
2.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
10.40s ¼ mi @ 135.3 mph
0–60 mph
2.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
10.40 sec
Trap Speed
135.3 mph
Engine
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec 4.8-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A + 2A
Horsepower
805 hp
Torque
1047 lb-ft
Curb Weight
5,182 lbs
Power-to-Weight
6.4 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
19 C / 27 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 4
2026 Mercedes-AMG SL63 S E Performance 4MATIC Roadster (AMG Night)

2023 Mercedes-AMG SL63

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 3.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 11.30 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#03
2023 Mercedes-AMG SL63 Performance 4MATIC+ Roadster (AMG Night)
3.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.30s ¼ mi @ 125.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.30 sec
Trap Speed
125.0 mph
Engine
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
Horsepower
577 hp
Torque
590 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,343 lbs
Power-to-Weight
7.5 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
14 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#3 of 4
2023 Mercedes-AMG SL63 Performance 4MATIC+ Roadster (AMG Night)

2022 Mercedes-AMG SL63

2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 3.05 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 11.25 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#02
2022 Mercedes-AMG SL63 Performance 4MATIC+ Roadster (AMG Night)
3.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.20s ¼ mi @ 125.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.20 sec
Trap Speed
125.0 mph
Engine
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
Horsepower
577 hp
Torque
590 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,343 lbs
Power-to-Weight
7.5 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
14 C / 21 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 4
2022 Mercedes-AMG SL63 Performance 4MATIC+ Roadster (AMG Night)
#04
2022 Mercedes-AMG SL63 Performance 4MATIC+ Roadster (AMG Night)
3.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.30s ¼ mi @ 124.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.30 sec
Trap Speed
124.0 mph
Engine
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
Horsepower
577 hp
Torque
590 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,343 lbs
Power-to-Weight
7.5 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
14 C / 21 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 4
2022 Mercedes-AMG SL63 Performance 4MATIC+ Roadster (AMG Night)

How we verify Mercedes-AMG SL63 performance data

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 SL63 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Mercedes-AMG SL63 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Mercedes-AMG SL63 performance FAQs

10 questions
The 2026 Mercedes-AMG SL63 S E Performance 4MATIC Roadster reaches 60 mph in 2.5 seconds. It is the quickest SL63 run on record and also the fastest stock example tested. That version pairs 805 hp and 1,047 lb-ft with AWD and a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
The fastest Mercedes-AMG SL63 on record is the 2026 SL63 S E Performance 4MATIC Roadster (AMG Night). It posts a 0-60 time of 2.5 seconds and a quarter-mile of 10.4 seconds at 135.3 mph. Among the four verified SL63 tests, no other version matches that acceleration.
The fastest stock Mercedes-AMG SL63 is also the quickest overall: the 2026 S E Performance 4MATIC Roadster (AMG Night). It reaches 60 mph in 2.5 seconds and runs the quarter-mile in 10.4 seconds at 135.3 mph. All four recorded SL63 tests are production vehicles, with no modified entries.
For 2026, the recorded SL63 is the S E Performance 4MATIC Roadster (AMG Night), and it runs 0-60 in 2.5 seconds. It also covers the quarter-mile in 10.4 seconds at 135.3 mph. That makes the 2026 model year the quickest Mercedes-AMG SL63 currently on record.
The R232-generation Mercedes-AMG SL63 averages 2.93 seconds from 0-60 across four tests. The quickest R232 run is 2.5 seconds from the 2026 S E Performance 4MATIC Roadster (AMG Night). Recorded R232 SL63 output ranges from 577 to 805 hp, spanning twin-turbo gasoline and plug-in hybrid versions.
The fastest R232 Mercedes-AMG SL63 is the 2026 S E Performance 4MATIC Roadster (AMG Night). Its best 0-60 time is 2.5 seconds, which is also the best result for the SL63 nameplate overall. Within the current R232 generation, no other tested trim has gone quicker.
The Mercedes-AMG SL63 Performance 4MATIC+ Roadster (AMG Night) averages 3.07 seconds to 60 mph across three tests. Its best recorded 0-60 time is 3.0 seconds. That makes it quick in its own right, but still slower than the 2.5-second S E Performance 4MATIC Roadster.
The SL63 S E Performance 4MATIC Roadster is quicker. Its recorded 0-60 time is 2.5 seconds, while the Performance 4MATIC+ Roadster (AMG Night) has a best recorded 0-60 of 3.0 seconds and a 3.07-second average across three tests. The gap between their best runs is 0.5 second.
Across all four Mercedes-AMG SL63 tests, the average 0-60 time is 2.93 seconds. That figure includes every verified run on record for this model. The quickest SL63 reaches 60 mph in 2.5 seconds, while the slowest recorded result is 3.1 seconds.
The Mercedes-AMG SL63 averages 11.05 seconds in the quarter-mile at 127.3 mph across four tests. The quickest quarter-mile run belongs to the 2026 S E Performance 4MATIC Roadster (AMG Night) at 10.4 seconds and 135.3 mph. That is also the fastest quarter-mile recorded for the SL63 overall.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

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 SL63 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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