Compare Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster vs Mercedes SL R231 facelift vs Mercedes-AMG SL R232
Variants
Roadster
Final Edition GT Roadster
GT Roadster
SL 63 AMG Euro6d
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 400 Euro6d
SL 400
SL 500 Euro6d
SL 500
SL 55 4MATIC+
SL 63 4MATIC+
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
173 L / 6.1 cu-ft
213 L / 7.5 cu-ft ~ 240 L / 8.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
12.3 L / 13.0 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
2
2
4
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs, 390 mm
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs, 360 mm
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
12.8 m / 42.1 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1261 mm / 49.6 in
Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
4705 mm / 185.2 in
Size | Width
1877 mm / 73.9 in | 2099 mm / 82.6 in (mirror unfolded)
1915 mm / 75.4 in
Track Width | Front
1682.0 mm / 66.2 in
1600.0 mm / 63.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1604.0 mm / 63.1 in
Wheel Size
19 in, 20 in
Wheelbase
2680 mm / 105.5 in
2585 mm / 101.8 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in
Performance
Braking | 200 km/h - 0
143.9 m / 472.0 ft
CO2 Emission
308 g/km
268 ~ 288 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.36
0.31
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)
11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
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), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
M 159.980
M 177
Engine | Bore
102.2 mm / 4.0 in
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.3:1
8.6:1
Engine | Displacement
6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc
4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
94.6 mm / 3.7 in
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque
650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
9-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)
Automatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT
Production
Availability
2021
Reviews
Neofiliac score
92%
96%
88%
Pros
- Superb performance
- Gorgeous styling
- Great drivetrain reliability
- Good build quality
- Last chance to get V12 in a hardtop Mercedes
- Still possible to get the M278 and M157 powered V8s
- New 9G-Tronic automatic
- Rather good performance
- Decent styling
- Good handling
- Good build quality
Cons
- No gull wing doors
- High 0.36 drag coefficient
- Very little cargo space
- More generic styling
- Euro 6d-related reliability issues
- Obsession with AWD
- I4 engine in an SL
- Larger than before
- Low cargo capacity
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