Compare Mercedes SL R230 vs Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet A217 facelift
Variants
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350 MT
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
AMG S 63 4MATIC+
AMG S 65
S 560
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 317 L / 11.2 cu-ft
350 L / 12.4 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
2
4
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1417 mm / 55.8 in
Size | Length
4535 mm / 178.5 in
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2945 mm / 115.9 in
Performance
Braking | 100 km/h - 0
36.3 m / 119.1 ft
Coefficient Of Drag
0.29 ~ 0.34
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6
Engine | Redline
6000 rpm
Reviews
Neofiliac score
96%
94%
Pros
- Superb V8 and V12 engine lineup
- Elegant yet athletic styling
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Last chance to get V12 from Mercedes
- Good interior design
Cons
- Bad electronics inside
- ABC suspension problems
- Unbefitting V6 offered
- Downgrade in styling with uglier grilles
- Hot-V M176/M177 less reliable than the M156/M157
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