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Compare Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster vs Mercedes SL R231 facelift vs Lexus LC 500 Convertible

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

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
173 L / 6.1 cu-ft
96 L / 3.4 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
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
Interior Space
Headroom: 932.8 (front) / 814.6 (rear) mm | Hip Room: 1377.4 (front) / 1089.6 (rear) mm | Legroom: 1081.3 (front) / 712.2 (rear) mm | Shoulder Room: 1438.6 (front) / 1172.4 (rear) mm
Passengers
2
2
4
Payload
435 kg / 959 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs, 398.78 mm
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs, 358.14 mm
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 245/45 RF20, 245/40 RF21 Rear wheel tires: 275/40 RF20, 275/35 RF21
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
10.8 m / 35.4 ft
Weight Distribution
52.5% (front) / 47.5% (rear)

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
131 mm / 5.2 in
Size | Height
1261 mm / 49.6 in
1350 mm / 53.1 in
Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
4760 mm / 187.4 in
Size | Width
1877 mm / 73.9 in | 2099 mm / 82.6 in (mirror unfolded)
1920 mm / 75.6 in
Track Width | Front
1682.0 mm / 66.2 in
1600.0 mm / 63.0 in
1630.0 mm / 64.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1604.0 mm / 63.1 in
1635.0 mm / 64.4 in
Weight
2040.0 kg / 4497.4 lbs
Wheel Size
19 in, 20 in
Front wheel rims: 20, 21 Rear wheel rims: 20, 21 in
Wheelbase
2680 mm / 105.5 in
2585 mm / 101.8 in
2870 mm / 113.0 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.6 sec
Braking | 200 km/h - 0
143.9 m / 472.0 ft
CO2 Emission
308 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.36
0.33 ~ 0.34
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)
13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (combined) | 15.7 L/100km / 15.0 MPG (urban) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (highway)
Misc
Roof Operation Time: 15 sec (open) / 16 sec (close)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
270.0 km/h / 167.8 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
LEV III-ULEV 70
Engine
M 159.980
2UR-GSE
Engine | Bore
102.2 mm / 4.0 in
94.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.3:1
12.3:1
Engine | Displacement
6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc
5.0 L / 303.2 cu-in / 4969.0 cc
Engine | Power
477.0 hp / 355.7 kW @ 7100 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
96.0 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
94.6 mm / 3.7 in
89.5 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
540 Nm / 398.3 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated direct- and multi-port-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Final Drive
2.937x TORSEN Limited Slip
Fuel Capacity
21.7 gal / 82 L
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
10-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)
Automatic Sport Direct Shift

Production

Availability
2020
Debut
2019-11 LA Auto Show

Reviews

Neofiliac score
92%
96%
98%
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
  • Modern yet elegant styling
  • Wonderful V8 engine
  • Smooth drivetrain
  • Luxury appointments
  • High standard equipment
  • Good pricing
  • High reliability
Cons
  • No gull wing doors
  • High 0.36 drag coefficient
  • Very little cargo space
  • More generic styling
  • Euro 6d-related reliability issues
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Very little cargo space

Price

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