Compare Mercedes SL R230 vs Lexus SC 430 vs Jaguar XK X150 Convertible
Variants
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350 MT
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
5AT
6AT
XK
XK 4.2
XKR 4.2
XKR 5.0
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 317 L / 11.2 cu-ft
135 L / 4.8 cu-ft ~ 450 L / 15.9 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
Passengers
2
4
4
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
245/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1349.0 mm / 53.1 in
1329 mm / 52.3 in
Size | Length
4535 mm / 178.5 in
Size | Width
1825 mm / 71.9 in
Track Width | Front
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1535.0 mm / 60.4 in
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2620 mm / 103.1 in
2752 mm / 108.3 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
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 | Bore
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
4.3 L / 262.0 cu-in / 4293.0 cc
Engine | Power
285.0 hp / 212.5 kW @ 5600 rpm
Engine | Redline
6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
66.4 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Torque
419 Nm / 309.0 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic
Production
Availability
2001 ~ 2005
Reviews
Neofiliac score
96%
97%
92%
Pros
- Superb V8 and V12 engine lineup
- Elegant yet athletic styling
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Sensuous, elegant styling
- Folding hard top
- Superb drivetrain reliability
- Characterful V8
- Easy to maintain and DIY
- Superb elegance
- Great, characterful engine
- Good drivetrain reliability
- Comfortable yet sporty
Cons
- Bad electronics inside
- ABC suspension problems
- Unbefitting V6 offered
- Small cargo capacity
- Useless rear seats
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