Compare Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster vs Mercedes SL R230 facelift 2 vs Lexus SC 430
Variants
Roadster
Final Edition GT Roadster
GT Roadster
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 280
SL 300
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
5AT
6AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
173 L / 6.1 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
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
Passengers
2
2
4
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric 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
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
11.0 m / 36.2 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1261 mm / 49.6 in
1317 mm / 51.9 in
1349.0 mm / 53.1 in
Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
4562 mm / 179.6 in
Size | Width
1820 mm / 71.7 in | 2069 mm / 81.5 in (mirror unfolded)
1825 mm / 71.9 in
Track Width | Front
1682.0 mm / 66.2 in
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1547.0 mm / 60.9 in
1535.0 mm / 60.4 in
Wheel Size
19 in, 20 in
Wheelbase
2680 mm / 105.5 in
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2620 mm / 103.1 in
Performance
CO2 Emission
308 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.36
Fuel Economy
13.2 L/100km / 17.8 MPG (combined) | 19.9 L/100km / 11.8 MPG (urban) | 9.3 L/100km / 25.3 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 5
Engine
M 159.980
Engine | Bore
102.2 mm / 4.0 in
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.3:1
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc
4.3 L / 262.0 cu-in / 4293.0 cc
Engine | Power
285.0 hp / 212.5 kW @ 5600 rpm
Engine | Redline
6500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
66.4 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
94.6 mm / 3.7 in
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Torque
650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
419 Nm / 309.0 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)
Automatic
Automatic
Production
Availability
2001 ~ 2005
Reviews
Neofiliac score
92%
93%
97%
Pros
- Superb performance
- Gorgeous styling
- Great drivetrain reliability
- Good build quality
- 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
- Sensuous, elegant styling
- Folding hard top
- Superb drivetrain reliability
- Characterful V8
- Easy to maintain and DIY
Cons
- No gull wing doors
- High 0.36 drag coefficient
- Very little cargo space
- No more M113K-powered SL55 AMG
- Small cargo capacity
- Useless rear seats
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