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Compare Mercedes SL R230 vs Mercedes SL R230 facelift vs Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet A217

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
S 63 AMG 4MATIC
S 65 AMG
S 500
Maybach S 650

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 317 L / 11.2 cu-ft
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
350 L / 12.4 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
2
2
4

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
11.0 m / 36.2 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1298 mm / 51.1 in
1417 mm / 55.8 in
Size | Length
4535 mm / 178.5 in
4532 mm / 178.4 in
5027 mm / 197.9 in
Size | Width
1827 mm / 71.9 in | 2033 mm / 80.0 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
1625.0 mm / 64.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1537.0 mm / 60.5 in
1649.0 mm / 64.9 in
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2945 mm / 115.9 in

Performance

Braking | 100 km/h - 0
36.3 m / 119.1 ft
35.9 m / 117.8 ft
Braking | 200 km/h - 0
149.5 m / 490.4 ft
Coefficient Of Drag
0.29 ~ 0.34
0.29 ~ 0.34
0.32
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
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Euro 6
Engine | Redline
6000 rpm
5900 rpm
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2008

Reviews

Neofiliac score
96%
90%
96%
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
  • Great, opulent styling
  • Decent build quality
  • Powerful engine lineup without tiny weasels
  • Last chance to get V12 from Merc
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
  • V12 married to MBC
  • S63 AMG limited to AWD

Price

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