Compare Mercedes SL R230 vs Mercedes CLK A209 Convertible vs Chevrolet Camaro 6 Convertible

Mercedes-Benz SL R230 Convertible (2001-2006)

Mercedes-Benz CLK A209 Convertible (2002-2005)

Mercedes-Benz | Cars

Chevrolet | Cars

Variants

SL 55 AMG

SL 65 AMG

SL 350 MT

SL 350

SL 500

SL 600

CLK 55 AMG

CLK 200 MT

CLK 200 Kompressor MT

CLK 200 Kompressor

CLK 240 MT

CLK 240

CLK 320

CLK 500 5AT

CLK 500 7AT

2.0 AT

2.0T

2.0T AT

3.6

3.6 AT

6.2

6.2 AT

ZL1

ZL1 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity

235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 317 L / 11.2 cu-ft

276 L / 9.7 cu-ft ~ 390 L / 13.8 cu-ft

206 L / 7.3 cu-ft

Fuel Capacity

80.0 L / 21.1 gal

62.0 L / 16.4 gal

72.0 L / 19.0 gal

Passengers

Chassis

Brakes | Front

Ventilated discs

Brakes | Rear

Ventilated discs

Power Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Electric Steering

Suspension | Front

Multi-link

MacPherson strut

Suspension | Rear

Multi-link

Turning Circle

11.0 m / 36.1 ft

10.8 m / 35.3 ft

Construction

Body Style

2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Length

4535 mm / 178.5 in

4638 mm / 182.6 in

Size | Width

1740 mm / 68.5 in | 1991 mm / 78.4 in (mirror unfolded)

Wheelbase

2560 mm / 100.8 in

2715 mm / 106.9 in

2811 mm / 110.7 in

Performance

Braking | 100 km/h - 0

36.3 m / 119.1 ft

Coefficient Of Drag

0.29 ~ 0.34

0.30

0.37

Top Speed

250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Towing Capacity

750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout

Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive

Emission Standard

Euro 4

Euro 6 b

Engine | Redline

6000 rpm

Reviews

Neofiliac score

96%

67%

80%

Pros

Superb V8 and V12 engine lineup
Elegant yet athletic styling
Good 0.28 drag coefficient

Overall good drivetrain reliability
Decent styling

Decent performance
Affordable way to get a big V8
Sounds great

Cons

Bad electronics inside
ABC suspension problems
Unbefitting V6 offered

Some quality issues
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Handling not that great

Build quality concerns
High 0.37 drag coefficient
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Low cargo capacity

Price

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