Compare Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series vs Nissan 350Z vs Nissan Altima 4 Coupe

Variants
283
300 AT
313
313 AT
300
2.5
3.5

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft
454 L / 16.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
7.9 L / 8.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
76.0 L / 20.1 gal
Passengers
2
2
5
Payload
230 kg / 507 lbs
500 kg / 1102 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Helical spring
Multi-link
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 265/35 R 19 Rear wheel tires: 325/30 R 20
215/55 R17
Turning Circle
14.5 m / 47.6 ft
11.2 m / 36.7 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Size | Height
1310 mm / 51.6 in
1405 mm / 55.3 in
Size | Length
4589 mm / 180.7 in
4636 mm / 182.5 in
Size | Width
1960 mm / 77.2 in
1796 mm / 70.7 in
Track Width | Front
1684.0 mm / 66.3 in
1542.0 mm / 60.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1658.0 mm / 65.3 in
1534.0 mm / 60.4 in
Weight
1870.0 kg / 4122.6 lbs
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 19 Rear wheel rims: 20
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2650 mm / 104.3 in
2675 mm / 105.3 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.7 sec
CO2 Emission
346 g/km
Fuel Economy
14.4 L/100km / 16.3 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
320.0 km/h / 198.8 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
M 275.983
Engine | Bore
82.6 mm / 3.3 in
95.5 mm / 3.8 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.0:1
9.5:1
Engine | Displacement
6.0 L / 364.9 cu-in / 5980.0 cc
3.5 L / 213.5 cu-in / 3498.0 cc
Engine | Power
670.0 hp / 499.6 kW @ 5400 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
112.0 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
81.4 mm / 3.2 in
100.0 mm / 3.9 in
Engine | Torque
1000 Nm / 737.6 lb-ft @ 2200-4200 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V12 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic SPEEDSHIFT
Manual

Production

Availability
2008 ~ 2012
2007 ~ 2012

Reviews

Neofiliac score
87%
65%
37%
Pros
  • Superb M275 AMG engine
  • Aggressive styling
  • Good suspension setup
  • Good drivetrain setup
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Reliable engines
  • Decent exterior and interior finish
Cons
  • No real reason not to prefer the standard SL 65
  • No longer a convertible
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Horrible turning circle
  • Low cargo capacity
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity
  • Poor interior finish
  • CVT
  • Impractical

Price

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