Compare Mercedes SL R230 vs Mercedes SLK R171 facelift

Variants
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350 MT
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 200 Kompressor MT
SLK 200 Kompressor
SLK 280 MT
SLK 280
SLK 300 MT
SLK 300
SLK 350 MT
SLK 350

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 317 L / 11.2 cu-ft
208 L / 7.3 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
2
2

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
10.5 m / 34.5 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Length
4535 mm / 178.5 in
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2430 mm / 95.7 in

Performance

Braking | 100 km/h - 0
36.3 m / 119.1 ft
Coefficient Of Drag
0.29 ~ 0.34
0.32
Top Speed
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
Engine | Redline
6000 rpm

Reviews

Neofiliac score
96%
74%
Pros
  • Superb V8 and V12 engine lineup
  • Elegant yet athletic styling
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Last chance to get the M113-powered SLK 55 AMG
  • Updated electronics
  • Perhaps improved engine reliability
Cons
  • Bad electronics inside
  • ABC suspension problems
  • Unbefitting V6 offered
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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