Compare Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe vs Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet A217 facelift vs Mercedes SL R231 facelift
Variants
8AT
6AT
AMG S 63 4MATIC+
AMG S 65
S 560
SL 63 AMG Euro6d
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 400 Euro6d
SL 400
SL 500 Euro6d
SL 500
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
350 L / 12.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.5 L / 9.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
4
2
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
255/50 R21, 285/45 R21
Turning Circle
13.1 m / 43.0 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1417 mm / 55.8 in
Size | Width
1987 mm / 78.2 in
1877 mm / 73.9 in | 2099 mm / 82.6 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1600.0 mm / 63.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1604.0 mm / 63.1 in
Wheel Size
8J x 21, 9.5J x 21
Wheelbase
3320 mm / 130.7 in
2945 mm / 115.9 in
2585 mm / 101.8 in
Performance
Braking | 200 km/h - 0
143.9 m / 472.0 ft
CO2 Emission
347 g/km
Top Speed
240.0 km/h / 149.1 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6
Engine | Bore
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
6.7 L / 411.9 cu-in / 6749.0 cc
Engine | Power
460.0 hp / 343.0 kW @ 5350 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
68.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
84.6 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Torque
720 Nm / 531.0 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Reviews
Neofiliac score
97%
94%
96%
Pros
- Insane level of luxury
- Superb fit and finish
- Virtually limitless customizability
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Last chance to get V12 from Mercedes
- Good interior design
- Last chance to get V12 in a hardtop Mercedes
- Still possible to get the M278 and M157 powered V8s
- New 9G-Tronic automatic
Cons
- N73 engine not very reliable
- Large turning circle
- Too conspicuous
- Downgrade in styling with uglier grilles
- Hot-V M176/M177 less reliable than the M156/M157
- More generic styling
- Euro 6d-related reliability issues
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