Compare Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet A217 vs Mercedes SL R231 facelift
Variants
S 63 AMG 4MATIC
S 65 AMG
S 500
Maybach S 650
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
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
4
2
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1417 mm / 55.8 in
Size | Length
5027 mm / 197.9 in
Size | Width
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
Track Width | Rear
1649.0 mm / 64.9 in
1604.0 mm / 63.1 in
Wheelbase
2945 mm / 115.9 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
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Reviews
Neofiliac score
96%
96%
Pros
- Great, opulent styling
- Decent build quality
- Powerful engine lineup without tiny weasels
- Last chance to get V12 from Merc
- 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
- More generic styling
- Euro 6d-related reliability issues
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