Compare Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster vs Mercedes SL R231
Variants
Roadster
Final Edition GT Roadster
GT Roadster
SL 63 AMG 537
SL 63 AMG 585
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 400
SL 500
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
173 L / 6.1 cu-ft
241 L / 8.5 cu-ft ~ 381 L / 13.5 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
Passengers
2
2
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
13.2 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
13.1 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
96 mm / 3.8 in
Size | Height
1261 mm / 49.6 in
1315 mm / 51.8 in
Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
4617 mm / 181.8 in
Size | Width
1877 mm / 73.9 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
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
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
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
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.3:1
Engine | Displacement
6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
94.6 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)
Reviews
Neofiliac score
92%
97%
Pros
- Superb performance
- Gorgeous styling
- Great drivetrain reliability
- Good build quality
- New, more reliable engine lineup
- New, better electronics
- Good, athletic styling
Cons
- No gull wing doors
- High 0.36 drag coefficient
- Very little cargo space
- Uglier than R230
- No more SL600
- ABC is better but still unreliable
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