Compare Aston Martin DB9 Volante vs Mercedes SL R230 facelift 2 vs Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet A217 facelift
Variants
DB9 Volante
DB9 Volante AT
DB9 Volante AT 2013
DB9 GT Volante AT
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 280
SL 300
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
AMG S 63 4MATIC+
AMG S 65
S 560
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
197 L / 7.0 cu-ft
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
350 L / 12.4 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
10.4 L / 11.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
4
2
4
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.2 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1317 mm / 51.9 in
1417 mm / 55.8 in
Size | Length
4562 mm / 179.6 in
Size | Width
1820 mm / 71.7 in | 2069 mm / 81.5 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1568.0 mm / 61.7 in
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1562.0 mm / 61.5 in
1547.0 mm / 60.9 in
Wheel Size
8.5J x 20, 11J x 20
Wheelbase
2740 mm / 107.9 in
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2945 mm / 115.9 in
Performance
CO2 Emission
333 g/km
Top Speed
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 6
Engine | Bore
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
5.9 L / 362.2 cu-in / 5935.0 cc
Engine | Redline
6500 rpm
Engine | Stroke
79.5 mm / 3.1 in
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Reviews
Neofiliac score
97%
93%
94%
Pros
- Exceptional elegance and sensuousness
- Wonderful performance
- Superb naturally-aspirated engine
- Manual transmission
- M275-powered V12s remained
- New SL63 AMG is characterful, though unreliable
- Improvements with M272/M273 engines
- Improvements with the 7G-Tronic automatic
- Improved electronics
- More modern styling
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Last chance to get V12 from Mercedes
- Good interior design
Cons
- Some reliability concerns
- No more M113K-powered SL55 AMG
- Downgrade in styling with uglier grilles
- Hot-V M176/M177 less reliable than the M156/M157
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