Compare Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster vs Mercedes SL R230 facelift vs Lexus SC 430
Variants
Roadster
Roadster 722 S
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
5AT
6AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
204 L / 7.2 cu-ft
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
135 L / 4.8 cu-ft ~ 450 L / 15.9 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.5 L / 9.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
97.0 L / 25.6 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
Passengers
2
2
4
Payload
230 kg / 507 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 390 mm
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
8.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
16.5 deg
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
245/40 R18
Turning Circle
12.2 m / 40.0 ft
11.0 m / 36.2 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1281 mm / 50.4 in
1298 mm / 51.1 in
1349.0 mm / 53.1 in
Size | Length
4656 mm / 183.3 in
4532 mm / 178.4 in
Size | Width
1908 mm / 75.1 in
1827 mm / 71.9 in | 2033 mm / 80.0 in (mirror unfolded)
1825 mm / 71.9 in
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1569.0 mm / 61.8 in
1537.0 mm / 60.5 in
1535.0 mm / 60.4 in
Weight
1750.0 kg / 3858.1 lbs
Wheelbase
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2620 mm / 103.1 in
Performance
Braking | 100 km/h - 0
35.9 m / 117.8 ft
Braking | 200 km/h - 0
149.5 m / 490.4 ft
CO2 Emission
348 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.29 ~ 0.34
Fuel Economy
14.5 L/100km / 16.2 MPG (combined) | 20.9 L/100km / 11.3 MPG (urban) | 10.8 L/100km / 21.8 MPG (highway)
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
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Engine
M 155.980
Engine | Bore
97.0 mm / 3.8 in
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.0:1
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
5.4 L / 331.9 cu-in / 5439.0 cc
4.3 L / 262.0 cu-in / 4293.0 cc
Engine | Power
285.0 hp / 212.5 kW @ 5600 rpm
Engine | Redline
5900 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
66.4 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Torque
419 Nm / 309.0 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | Type
Supercharged multi-port injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT R
Automatic
Automatic
Production
Availability
2006 ~ 2008
2001 ~ 2005
Reviews
Neofiliac score
89%
90%
97%
Pros
- Great performance and handling
- Overall good design
- Exceptionally stout drivetrain
- Superb V12 engine and the last chance to get SL55 AMG
- Beautiful hardtop convertible
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Sensuous, elegant styling
- Folding hard top
- Superb drivetrain reliability
- Characterful V8
- Easy to maintain and DIY
Cons
- Worse performance than the coupe
- Worse styling than the coupe
- Low cargo capacity
- Less reliable V6 and V8 engines compared to the M112/M113 found in pre-facelift
- 7G-Tronic is a downgrade
- Small cargo capacity
- Useless rear seats
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