Compare Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet A217 vs Mercedes CLK A209 facelift Convertible vs Mercedes SL R230
Variants
S 63 AMG 4MATIC
S 65 AMG
S 500
Maybach S 650
CLK 63 AMG
CLK 200 Kompressor 163 MT
CLK 200 Kompressor 184 MT
CLK 280 MT
CLK 320 CDI MT
CLK 350
CLK 500 M113
CLK 500 M273
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350 MT
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
350 L / 12.4 cu-ft
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 317 L / 11.2 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
4
4
2
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
10.8 m / 35.3 ft
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1417 mm / 55.8 in
Size | Length
5027 mm / 197.9 in
4652 mm / 183.1 in
4535 mm / 178.5 in
Track Width | Front
1625.0 mm / 64.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1649.0 mm / 64.9 in
Wheelbase
2945 mm / 115.9 in
2715 mm / 106.9 in
2560 mm / 100.8 in
Performance
Braking | 100 km/h - 0
36.3 m / 119.1 ft
Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
0.30
0.29 ~ 0.34
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 4
Euro 4
Engine | Redline
6000 rpm
Reviews
Neofiliac score
96%
71%
96%
Pros
- Great, opulent styling
- Decent build quality
- Powerful engine lineup without tiny weasels
- Last chance to get V12 from Merc
- More powerful drivetrain
- Improvement in build quality
- Superb V8 and V12 engine lineup
- Elegant yet athletic styling
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
Cons
- V12 married to MBC
- S63 AMG limited to AWD
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Some engine reliability concerns
- Bad electronics inside
- ABC suspension problems
- Unbefitting V6 offered
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