Compare Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet A217 vs Mercedes-Benz SL R230 facelift 2 vs Cadillac XLR

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet A217

Mercedes-Benz SL R230 facelift 2

Cadillac XLR

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet A217Mercedes-Benz SL R230 facelift 2Cadillac XLR
Variants
S 63 AMG 4MATIC
S 65 AMG
S 500
Maybach S 650
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 280
SL 300
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
XLR
XLR-V

Reviews

Neofiliac score96%93%89%
Pros
  • Great, opulent styling
  • Decent build quality
  • Powerful engine lineup without tiny weasels
  • Last chance to get V12 from Merc
  • M275-powered V12s remained
  • New SL63 AMG is characterful, though unreliable
  • Improvements with M272/M273 engines
  • Improvements with the 7G-Tronic automatic
  • Improved electronics
  • More modern styling
  • Wonderful styling
  • Hardtop convertible
  • As well built as any modern Cadillac
  • Rear-mounted transmission
Cons
  • V12 married to MBC
  • S63 AMG limited to AWD
  • No more M113K-powered SL55 AMG
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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