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Compare Mercedes SLK R171 vs Mercedes SL R230 facelift 2 vs Cadillac XLR

Variants
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 200 Kompressor MT
SLK 200 Kompressor
SLK 280 MT
SLK 280
SLK 350 MT
SLK 350
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 280
SL 300
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
XLR
XLR-V

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
208 L / 7.3 cu-ft
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
125 L / 4.4 cu-ft ~ 328 L / 11.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.6 L / 8.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
68.0 L / 18.0 gal
Passengers
2
2
2

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
10.5 m / 34.5 ft
11.0 m / 36.2 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1317 mm / 51.9 in
1279 mm / 50.4 in
Size | Length
4562 mm / 179.6 in
4513 mm / 177.7 in
Size | Width
1820 mm / 71.7 in | 2069 mm / 81.5 in (mirror unfolded)
1836 mm / 72.3 in
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1547.0 mm / 60.9 in
Wheel Size
8J X 18
Wheelbase
2430 mm / 95.7 in
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2685 mm / 105.7 in

Performance

Braking | 100 km/h - 0
37.0 m / 121.4 ft
CO2 Emission
291 g/km
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
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine | Redline
6500 rpm
Engine | Stroke
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic

Reviews

Neofiliac score
70%
93%
89%
Pros
  • Good SLK55 AMG drivetrain
  • Sleek design
  • 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
  • Engine problems with the M272 V6
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity
  • No more M113K-powered SL55 AMG
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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