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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
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2022 Mercedes-AMG
SL
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2022 Skoda
Octavia
How they stack...
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4MATIC+
Based on the Skoda Octavia RS 180TSI
Best suitable for...
Luxury
Fun
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
70L
973 km
45L - 50L
257 to 340 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$31,690 - $49,590
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive across all metrics
- Hugely practical cabin
- One of the last of the breed
Misses
- Fiddly capacitive controls won't be for everyone
- Needs options to feel complete
- $60,000 isn't really 'affordable' anymore
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)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,400)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3982 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 1.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| BI TURBO V8 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 430kW | 110kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 6000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 800Nm | 250Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2500 | 1500 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 8.6 | 9.6 - 11.65 | |
