Compare Mercedes-Benz CLK A209 vs Mercedes-Benz SL R230 facelift vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet A217

Mercedes-Benz CLK A209

Mercedes-Benz SL R230 facelift

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet A217

Mercedes-Benz CLK A209Mercedes-Benz SL R230 faceliftMercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet A217
Variants
CLK 55 AMG
CLK 200 MT
CLK 200 Kompressor MT
CLK 200 Kompressor
CLK 240 MT
CLK 240
CLK 320
CLK 500 5AT
CLK 500 7AT
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
S 63 AMG 4MATIC
S 65 AMG
S 500
Maybach S 650

Reviews

Neofiliac score67%90%96%
Pros
  • Overall good drivetrain reliability
  • Decent styling
  • Superb V12 engine and the last chance to get SL55 AMG
  • Beautiful hardtop convertible
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Great, opulent styling
  • Decent build quality
  • Powerful engine lineup without tiny weasels
  • Last chance to get V12 from Merc
Cons
  • Some quality issues
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Handling not that great
  • Less reliable V6 and V8 engines compared to the M112/M113 found in pre-facelift
  • 7G-Tronic is a downgrade
  • V12 married to MBC
  • S63 AMG limited to AWD

Price

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