Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 5 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.60 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.70 seconds at 126.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG is the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Roadster, which took 4.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 12.10 seconds at 120.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.78 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 11.82 seconds at 123.38 mph.
Fastest 0–60
3.60sec
2010 Black Series Coupe · stock
Average 0–60
3.78sec
Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
11.82sec
@ 123.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
4.20sec
2005 Roadster
Across 5 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG ranges from 3.60 to 4.20 seconds 0–60, with a 3.78-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Performance Overview
Defined by twin-turbo V12 output in a two-seat grand-touring format, the Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG spans 2005 to 2013 in this dataset, with 5 verified tests across those model years. The R230-era SL65 AMG used the M275 AMG/M275 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12, rated from 604 to 661 hp, and established the car’s core performance range early: the 2005 Roadster ran 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds in one test, while another 2005 Roadster reached 3.8 seconds. That generation’s high point came with the 2010 Black Series Coupe, which cut 0-60 to 3.6 seconds and covered the quarter-mile in 11.6 seconds at 123.9 mph.
Performance stayed tightly grouped through the later years rather than changing direction dramatically. Across four R230 tests, average 0-60 was 3.8 seconds, all with gasoline power and twin-turbocharging. The shift to R231 for 2013 brought the M279 twin-turbo V12 with 621 hp; the tested 2013 Roadster recorded 3.7 seconds to 60 mph, effectively matching the earlier cars while sitting just behind the Black Series peak. As covered here, the SL65 AMG stands as a short-run, gasoline-only V12 performance branch of the SL, with a measured 0-60 window from 3.6 to 4.2 seconds.
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Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG 0–60 Times by Generation: R230 to R231
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R231 | 2013–2020 | 3.70s | 3.70s — 2013 Roadster | 1 | The R231 generation (2013–2020) averaged 3.70 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2013 Roadster at 3.70 seconds. Output was 621 hp across 6.0L Twin-Turbo V12 configurations. |
| R230 | 2005–2011 | 3.80s | 3.60s — 2010 Black Series Coupe | 4 | The R230 generation (2005–2011) averaged 3.80 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2010 Black Series Coupe at 3.60 seconds. Output ranged from 604 to 661 hp across 6.0L Twin-Turbo V12 configurations. |
R231
2013–2020
Avg 0–60
3.70s
Fastest
3.70s
Tests
1
2013 Roadster
The R231 generation (2013–2020) averaged 3.70 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2013 Roadster at 3.70 seconds. Output was 621 hp across 6.0L Twin-Turbo V12 configurations.
R230
2005–2011
Avg 0–60
3.80s
Fastest
3.60s
Tests
4
2010 Black Series Coupe
The R230 generation (2005–2011) averaged 3.80 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2010 Black Series Coupe at 3.60 seconds. Output ranged from 604 to 661 hp across 6.0L Twin-Turbo V12 configurations.
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Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
5 tests · 3 years
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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
3.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
11.80
sec
Recorded Tests
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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Roadster
3.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
11.80s
¼ mi @ 124.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 3.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 124.0 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L Twin-Turbo V12
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 621 hp
- Torque
- 738 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,112 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 6.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 21 H / 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Roadster
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 5
How we verify Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG 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-Benz SL65 AMG trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG performance FAQs
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The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Roadster runs 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds. Its recorded quarter-mile time is 11.8 seconds at 124 mph. That test was achieved by the 621-hp, 738-lb-ft twin-turbo V12 R231 model with rear-wheel drive.
The quickest SL65 AMG on record is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series Coupe, which reaches 60 mph in 3.6 seconds. It also owns the best quarter-mile result for the model at 11.6 seconds with a 123.9-mph trap speed.
The fastest stock SL65 AMG is also the overall quickest one on record: the 2010 Black Series Coupe at 3.6 seconds from 0-60 mph. Since all 5 recorded SL65 AMG tests are production vehicles, there is no modified result outranking the stock benchmark.
Across 5 verified Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 3.78 seconds. The average quarter-mile result is 11.82 seconds at 123.4 mph. Recorded 0-60 times range from 3.6 seconds to 4.2 seconds, depending on year and trim.
The R231-generation Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG has a recorded 0-60 mph time of 3.7 seconds. Its fastest and average result are both 3.7 seconds, since there is 1 verified test for this generation. That benchmark comes from the 2013 SL65 AMG Roadster.
The R230 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG averages 3.8 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 tests. The fastest R230 is the 2010 Black Series Coupe at 3.6 seconds. Power for this generation ranges from 604 to 661 hp, with twin-turbocharged gasoline V12 configurations throughout.
The fastest R230 SL65 AMG is the 2010 Black Series Coupe, recorded at 3.6 seconds from 0-60 mph. That same car is also the quickest SL65 AMG overall and the model's strongest quarter-mile performer, posting 11.6 seconds at 123.9 mph.
The Black Series Coupe is quicker. Across recorded runs, the SL65 AMG Black Series Coupe posts a best 0-60 time of 3.6 seconds and averages 3.6 seconds, while the Roadster's best is 3.7 seconds and its average is 3.9 seconds. That gives the Black Series a 0.1-second edge at its quickest.
The Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series Coupe is the quickest SL65 AMG variant on record, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds. Across its 2 recorded tests, it also averages 3.6 seconds. No other SL65 AMG trim has matched or beaten that figure.
The fastest quarter-mile recorded for the Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG is 11.6 seconds at 123.9 mph, set by the 2010 Black Series Coupe. Across all 5 SL65 AMG tests, the average quarter-mile is 11.82 seconds at 123.4 mph. The 2013 Roadster specifically runs 11.8 seconds at 124 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
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-Benz SL65 AMG can do, not a single marketing claim.
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