Compare Mercedes SL R230 vs Mercedes CLK A209 facelift Convertible vs Audi A3 (8P7) Cabriolet

Variants
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350 MT
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
CLK 63 AMG
CLK 200 Kompressor 163 MT
CLK 200 Kompressor 184 MT
CLK 280 MT
CLK 320 CDI MT
CLK 350
CLK 500 M113
CLK 500 M273
1.2 TFSI
1.4 TFSI
1.6
1.6 TDI
1.8 TFSI
1.8 TFSI DCT
1.9 TDI
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI DCT
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 317 L / 11.2 cu-ft
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft
260 L / 9.2 cu-ft ~ 674 L / 23.8 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
2
4
4
Payload
500 kg / 1102 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Semi-independent
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
10.8 m / 35.3 ft
10.7 m / 35.1 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1424 mm / 56.1 in
Size | Length
4535 mm / 178.5 in
4652 mm / 183.1 in
4238 mm / 166.9 in
Size | Width
1765 mm / 69.5 in
Track Width | Front
1534.0 mm / 60.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1507.0 mm / 59.3 in
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2715 mm / 106.9 in
2578 mm / 101.5 in

Performance

Braking | 100 km/h - 0
36.3 m / 119.1 ft
Coefficient Of Drag
0.29 ~ 0.34
0.30
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
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Engine | Redline
6000 rpm

Reviews

Neofiliac score
96%
71%
33%
Pros
  • Superb V8 and V12 engine lineup
  • Elegant yet athletic styling
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • More powerful drivetrain
  • Improvement in build quality
  • Cheap used
Cons
  • Bad electronics inside
  • ABC suspension problems
  • Unbefitting V6 offered
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Some engine reliability concerns
  • Very ugly
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Unreliable DCT

Price

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