Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 Roadster vs BMW XM

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 Roadster and BMW XM. The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 Roadster price is Rs. 2.34 Crore and BMW XM price is Rs. 2.55 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 Roadster is available in 3982 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW XM is available in 4395 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol). XM provides the mileage of 61.9 kmpl.

AMG SL55 Roadster 4MATIC Plus vs XM Plug-in Hybrid Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	AMG SL55 Roadster	XM
Price	Rs. 2.34 Crore	Rs. 2.55 Crore
Engine Capacity	3982 cc	4395 cc
Power	469 bhp	644 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

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Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 Roadster

4MATIC Plus

Rs. 2.34 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW XM

Plug-in Hybrid

Rs. 2.55 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	3982 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	4.0-litre twin-turbo V8	S68 Twin- turbocharged V8 Plug-in Hybrid
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo	Turbocharger
Battery	Not Applicable	Lithium Ion, 317 V, 25.7 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan	Not Applicable
Electric Motor	Not Applicable	Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Integrated with Transmission)	Not Applicable
Fuel Type	Petrol	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Diesel
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	469 bhp @ 5500 rpm	644 bhp @ 5400-7200 rpm	346 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	700 Nm @ 2000 rpm	800 Nm @ 1600-5000 rpm	700 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Alternate Fuel	Not Applicable	Electric	Not Applicable
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	295	249
Mileage	User Reported: 12 kmpl	ARAI: 61.9 kmpl \| User Reported: 24.5 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		4271
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Double-wishbone with 'M' Adaptive Dampers	SLA Double Wishbone with Virtual Swivel Axis and Split Lower Arm, Electronic Air Suspension with Dynamic Response
Rear Suspension		Five-link axle with 'M' Adaptive Dampers	5-link axle, Electronic Air Suspension with Dynamic Response
Advanced Suspension Features	Ride Height Adjustment		Ride Height Adjustment
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver	Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.2	6.25	5.48
Front Tyres	21		285 / 45 R22
Rear Tyres	21		285 / 45 R22
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning	Warning only		Warning only
ADAS		Level 2
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested
Airbags	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking		Optional
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention	Lane Departure Prevention (Optional)	Lane Departure Prevention
Lane Departure Warning		Optional
Rear Collision Assist	Rear Cross-traffic Assist	Rear Cross-traffic Assist (Optional)
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System			Optional
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control)	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control			Adaptive
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders		Front Only	Optional
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights		Active	Active
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED - Rear	LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp,	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour (64)
Puddle Lamps			2

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock		Electronic	Electronic
Four-Wheel-Drive	Manual Shift - Electronic	Torque-On-Demand	Full-time

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs	Both Sides	Both Sides	Both Sides
Exterior Door	Soft-Close Doors, Body Coloured Door Handles	Soft-Close Doors, Dark Chrome Door Handles Finish	Soft-Close Doors, Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Silver	Silver
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Aluminium	Illuminated	Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Piano Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing	Hands-Free
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	11.9" Touch-screen Display	14.9" Touch-screen Display	13.1" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	17 Speakers	20 Speakers	6+ Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant	Alexa	Alexa
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather + Alcantara	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (extended thigh support: forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	18 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, shoulder support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out, shoulder support bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (extended thigh support: forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, shoulder support: forward / back, shoulder support bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	Front (Cooled)	Front (Cooled)	Front and Middle Rows (Cooled)
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Sienna Brown/Black)	Dual Tone (Deep Lagoon / Walknappa Vintage Coffee , Silverstone / Walknappa Vintage Coffee, Sakhir Orange / Walknappa Vintage Coffee , Black / Walknappa Vintage Coffee)	Dual Tone (Ebony , Caraway , Perlino , Ebony-Perlino, Deep Garnet)
Wrappings	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel	Wrapped Steering Wheel	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest		Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	50:50	40:20:40	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Inclined	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat			50:50
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Hyper Blue Metallic	Black Sapphire metallic	Fuji White
Obsidian Black Metallic	Mineral White metallic	Santorini Black
Selenite Grey Metallic	Cape York Green metallic	Eiger Grey
	Dravit Grey metallic	Portofino Blue
	M Carbon Black metallic	Lantau Bronze
	M Marina Bay Blue metallic	Hakuba Silver
	M Toronto Red metallic	Belgravia Green

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9/5

18 Ratings

4.8/5

35 Ratings

4.5/5

8 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	4.7Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.9Comfort	4.7Comfort	5.0Performance
	4.8Performance	4.7Performance	4.0Value for Money
	4.6Fuel Economy	4.7Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

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Best car money can buy I driven it about 80 km Hybrid mode is amazing in that mode it gave mileage about 60 km per ltr With v8 engine it gave mileage about 8km per ltr The interior is so sporty and luxury The best feature is the roof.

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Very luxurious, powerful, best road presence, value for money, comfortable, smooth driving experience, overall detailed build and nice experience, loved the technology. wonderful car

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AMG SL55 Roadster comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4705 mm * 1915 mm * 1359 mm	5110 mm * 2210 mm * 1755 mm	5052 mm * 2209 mm * 1870 mm
Ground Clearance			219 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2692	3105	2997
Kerb Weight (kg)	1950		2454

Seating Capacity	4 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	2	5	5
Bootspace	213 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	70	69	90

Sunroof			Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
Exhaust	Chrome Finish
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders

Approach Angle (Degree)			26.1
Departure Angle (Degree)			24.5
Rampover Angle (Degree)			21.1

Vehicle Warranty		2 Years / Unlimited Kms	3 Years / 100000 Kms
Battery Warranty	Not Applicable	6 Years / 100000 Km	Not Applicable