Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 5 recorded runs

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 3.6 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 4.2 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 3.6sec 2010 Black Series Coupe
Average 0–60 3.78sec Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 11.82sec @ 123.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 4.2sec 2005 Roadster
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG

Across 5 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG ranges from 3.6 to 4.2 seconds 0–60, with a 3.78-second average.

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Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG 0–60 times by model year

5 tests · 3 years

2013

Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 3.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 11.80 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#03
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Roadster
3.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.80s ¼ mi @ 124.0 mph
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
MPG EPA
14 C / 21 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 5
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Roadster

2010

Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 3.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 11.65 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
2010 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series Coupe
3.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.70s ¼ mi @ 126.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.70 sec
Trap Speed
126.0 mph
Engine
6.0L Twin-Turbo V12
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
12 C / 18 H / 12 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 5
2010 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series Coupe
#02
2010 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series Coupe
3.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.60s ¼ mi @ 123.9 mph
0–60 mph
3.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.60 sec
Trap Speed
123.9 mph
Engine
6.0L Twin-Turbo V12
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
12 C / 18 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 5
2010 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series Coupe

2005

Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.00 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#04
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Roadster
3.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.90s ¼ mi @ 123.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.90 sec
Trap Speed
123.0 mph
Engine
6.0L Twin-Turbo V12
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
11 C / 18 H / 13 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 5
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Roadster
#05
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Roadster
4.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.10s ¼ mi @ 120.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.10 sec
Trap Speed
120.0 mph
Engine
6.0L Twin-Turbo V12
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
11 C / 18 H / 12 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#5 of 5
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Roadster

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 faster
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Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG on record is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 3.6 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 11.70 seconds at 126.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG is the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Roadster, which takes 4.2 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 12.10 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 5 verified runs, a Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG reaches 60 mph in 3.78 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 11.82 seconds at roughly 123.4 mph.
We have verified test data for 3 model years. 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 and Motor Trend. 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
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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