Compare Mercedes-Benz SL R230 vs Mercedes-Benz SL R230 facelift vs Mercedes-Benz SL R231 facelift

Mercedes-Benz SL R230

Mercedes-Benz SL R230 facelift

Mercedes-Benz SL R231 facelift

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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
SL 63 AMG Euro6d
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 400 Euro6d
SL 400
SL 500 Euro6d
SL 500

Reviews

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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
  • Last chance to get V12 in a hardtop Mercedes
  • Still possible to get the M278 and M157 powered V8s
  • New 9G-Tronic automatic
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
  • More generic styling
  • Euro 6d-related reliability issues

Price

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