Compare Mercedes-Benz SL R230 vs Mercedes-Benz SL R230 facelift vs Mercedes-Benz CLK A209 facelift

Mercedes-Benz SL R230

Mercedes-Benz SL R230 facelift

Mercedes-Benz CLK A209 facelift

Mercedes-Benz SL R230Mercedes-Benz SL R230 faceliftMercedes-Benz CLK A209 facelift
Variants
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350 MT
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
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

Reviews

Neofiliac score96%90%71%
Pros
  • Superb V8 and V12 engine lineup
  • Elegant yet athletic styling
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Superb V12 engine and the last chance to get SL55 AMG
  • Beautiful hardtop convertible
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • More powerful drivetrain
  • Improvement in build quality
Cons
  • Bad electronics inside
  • ABC suspension problems
  • Unbefitting V6 offered
  • Less reliable V6 and V8 engines compared to the M112/M113 found in pre-facelift
  • 7G-Tronic is a downgrade
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Some engine reliability concerns

Price

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