Compare Mercedes SL R230 vs McLaren 12C Spider vs Mercedes AMG GT Roadster
Variants
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350 MT
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
GT
GT C
GT S
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 317 L / 11.2 cu-ft
165 L / 5.8 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
7.0 L / 7.4 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
72.0 L / 19.0 gal
65.0 L / 17.2 gal
Passengers
2
2
2
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
9.5 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
9.4 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
14.0 deg
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
235/35 R19, 305/30 R20
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
12.3 m / 40.3 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
120 mm / 4.7 in
96 mm / 3.8 in
Size | Height
1203 mm / 47.4 in
Size | Length
4535 mm / 178.5 in
4509 mm / 177.5 in
Size | Width
1908 mm / 75.1 in | 2093 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)
1939 mm / 76.3 in | 2075 mm / 81.7 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1656.0 mm / 65.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1583.0 mm / 62.3 in
1651.0 mm / 65.0 in
Weight
1474.0 kg / 3249.6 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 19, 11J x 20
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2670 mm / 105.1 in
2630 mm / 103.5 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.1 sec
Braking | 100 km/h - 0
36.3 m / 119.1 ft
30.7 m / 100.7 ft
Braking | 200 km/h - 0
123.5 m / 405.1 ft
CO2 Emission
279 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.29 ~ 0.34
0.38
Fuel Economy
11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
329.0 km/h / 204.4 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
M838T
M 178 DE 40 AL
Engine | Bore
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
8.7:1
Engine | Displacement
3.8 L / 231.8 cu-in / 3799.0 cc
4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 cc
Engine | Power
625.0 hp / 466.1 kW @ 7500 rpm
Engine | Redline
6000 rpm
8500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
164.5 hp/L / 2.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
69.9 mm / 2.8 in
Engine | Torque
600 Nm / 442.5 lb-ft @ 3000-7000 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic SSG
Double clutch transmission (DCT)
Production
Availability
2011 ~ 2014
2017
Reviews
Neofiliac score
96%
87%
91%
Pros
- Superb V8 and V12 engine lineup
- Elegant yet athletic styling
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Hardtop convertible
- Good handling characteristics
- Glorious 8500rpm redline
- Great suspension setup
- Good performance overall
- Relatively tight and light
- Robust drivetrain
Cons
- Bad electronics inside
- ABC suspension problems
- Unbefitting V6 offered
- Some awkward angles
- High 0.38 drag coefficient
- Very little cargo space
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