Compare Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series vs Mercedes CL C216 facelift vs Mercedes CLK C209 facelift
Variants
CL 63 AMG Performance
CL 63 AMG
CL 65 AMG
CL 500 4MATIC
CL 500
CL 600
CLK 63 AMG
CLK 200 Kompressor 163
CLK 200 Kompressor 184
CLK 200 Kompressor 184 AT
CLK 220 CDI
CLK 220 CDI AT
CLK 280
CLK 280 AT
CLK 320 CDI
CLK 320 CDI AT
CLK 350 AT
CLK 500 M113 AT
CLK 500 M273 AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
490 L / 17.3 cu-ft
435 L / 15.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
13.7 L / 14.5 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
Passengers
2
4
4
Payload
230 kg / 507 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 265/35 R 19 Rear wheel tires: 325/30 R 20
Turning Circle
14.5 m / 47.6 ft
11.6 m / 38.0 ft
10.8 m / 35.3 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
Dimensions
Size | Height
1310 mm / 51.6 in
Size | Length
4589 mm / 180.7 in
4652 mm / 183.1 in
Size | Width
1960 mm / 77.2 in
1740 mm / 68.5 in | 1991 mm / 78.4 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1684.0 mm / 66.3 in
1601.0 mm / 63.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1658.0 mm / 65.3 in
1607.0 mm / 63.3 in
Weight
1870.0 kg / 4122.6 lbs
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 19 Rear wheel rims: 20
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2955 mm / 116.3 in
2715 mm / 106.9 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.7 sec
CO2 Emission
346 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.28
Fuel Economy
14.4 L/100km / 16.3 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
320.0 km/h / 198.8 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 5
Euro 4
Engine
M 275.983
Engine | Bore
82.6 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.0:1
Engine | Displacement
6.0 L / 364.9 cu-in / 5980.0 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
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
Transmission | Type
Automatic SPEEDSHIFT
Production
Availability
2008 ~ 2012
2010 ~ 2013
Reviews
Neofiliac score
87%
94%
79%
Pros
- Superb M275 AMG engine
- Aggressive styling
- Good suspension setup
- Superb M275-powered V12s
- Imposing, unmistakable styling
- Good drivetrain reliability
- Overall good styling
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Robust drivetrain
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
- ABC problems
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
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