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Compare Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet A217 vs Mercedes SL R231 vs Mercedes SL R231 facelift

Variants
S 63 AMG 4MATIC
S 65 AMG
S 500
Maybach S 650
SL 63 AMG 537
SL 63 AMG 585
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 400
SL 500
SL 63 AMG Euro6d
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 400 Euro6d
SL 400
SL 500 Euro6d
SL 500

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
350 L / 12.4 cu-ft
241 L / 8.5 cu-ft ~ 381 L / 13.5 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
4
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
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link

Construction

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

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
96 mm / 3.8 in
Size | Height
1417 mm / 55.8 in
1315 mm / 51.8 in
Size | Length
5027 mm / 197.9 in
4617 mm / 181.8 in
Size | Width
1877 mm / 73.9 in
1877 mm / 73.9 in | 2099 mm / 82.6 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1625.0 mm / 64.0 in
1600.0 mm / 63.0 in
1600.0 mm / 63.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1649.0 mm / 64.9 in
1604.0 mm / 63.1 in
1604.0 mm / 63.1 in
Wheelbase
2945 mm / 115.9 in
2585 mm / 101.8 in
2585 mm / 101.8 in

Performance

Braking | 200 km/h - 0
143.9 m / 472.0 ft
Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
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 6

Reviews

Neofiliac score
96%
97%
96%
Pros
  • Great, opulent styling
  • Decent build quality
  • Powerful engine lineup without tiny weasels
  • Last chance to get V12 from Merc
  • New, more reliable engine lineup
  • New, better electronics
  • Good, athletic styling
  • Last chance to get V12 in a hardtop Mercedes
  • Still possible to get the M278 and M157 powered V8s
  • New 9G-Tronic automatic
Cons
  • V12 married to MBC
  • S63 AMG limited to AWD
  • Uglier than R230
  • No more SL600
  • ABC is better but still unreliable
  • More generic styling
  • Euro 6d-related reliability issues

Price

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