Compare Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet A217 facelift vs Mercedes SL R230 vs Mercedes SLC R172 facelift

Variants
AMG S 63 4MATIC+
AMG S 65
S 560
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350 MT
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
AMG SLC 43 367
AMG SLC 43 390
SLC 180 MT
SLC 180
SLC 200 MT
SLC 200
SLC 250d
SLC 300

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
350 L / 12.4 cu-ft
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 317 L / 11.2 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
4
2
2

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
13.4 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
10.6 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
15.6 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
10.5 m / 34.5 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
112 mm / 4.4 in
Size | Height
1417 mm / 55.8 in
1301 mm / 51.2 in
Size | Length
4535 mm / 178.5 in
4133 mm / 162.7 in
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1565.0 mm / 61.6 in
Wheelbase
2945 mm / 115.9 in
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2430 mm / 95.7 in

Performance

Braking | 100 km/h - 0
36.3 m / 119.1 ft
Coefficient Of Drag
0.29 ~ 0.34
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
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 4
Engine | Redline
6000 rpm

Reviews

Neofiliac score
94%
96%
73%
Pros
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Last chance to get V12 from Mercedes
  • Good interior design
  • Superb V8 and V12 engine lineup
  • Elegant yet athletic styling
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Multi-link suspensions all around
Cons
  • Downgrade in styling with uglier grilles
  • Hot-V M176/M177 less reliable than the M156/M157
  • Bad electronics inside
  • ABC suspension problems
  • Unbefitting V6 offered
  • Downsized engine lineup
  • Ridiculous emission requirements
  • Stuffed full of electronics

Price

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