Compare Mercedes SL R230 vs Aston Martin DB11 Volante vs Aston Martin DBS V12 Volante
Variants
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350 MT
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
Manual
Touchtronic
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 317 L / 11.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
18.6 L / 19.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.5 L / 9.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
78.0 L / 20.6 gal
Passengers
2
4
4
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
255/40 ZR20, 295/35 ZR20
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1300 mm / 51.2 in
1270 mm / 50.0 in
Size | Length
4535 mm / 178.5 in
4750 mm / 187.0 in
4697 mm / 184.9 in
Size | Width
1950 mm / 76.8 in | 2060 mm / 81.1 in (mirror unfolded)
1875 mm / 73.8 in
Weight
1870.0 kg / 4122.6 lbs
1710.0 kg / 3769.9 lbs
Wheel Size
9J x 20, 11.0J x 20
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2805 mm / 110.4 in
2740 mm / 107.9 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.1 sec
4.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.9 sec
4.1 sec
Braking | 100 km/h - 0
36.3 m / 119.1 ft
CO2 Emission
255 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.29 ~ 0.34
Fuel Economy
11.6 L/100km / 20.3 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
300.0 km/h / 186.4 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine | Bore
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.9:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 cc
5.9 L / 362.2 cu-in / 5935.0 cc
Engine | Power
510.0 hp / 380.3 kW @ 6000 rpm
517.0 hp / 385.5 kW @ 6500 rpm
Engine | Redline
6000 rpm
7200 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
128.1 hp/L / 2.1 hp/cu-in
87.1 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
79.5 mm / 3.1 in
Engine | Torque
675 Nm / 497.9 lb-ft @ 2000-5000 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated petrol V12 engine
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Production
Availability
2018
2009 ~ 2012
Reviews
Neofiliac score
96%
86%
97%
Pros
- Superb V8 and V12 engine lineup
- Elegant yet athletic styling
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good performance
- Robust Mercedes V8
- Enjoyable 7200rpm redline
- Most sensuous styling
- Superb handling
- Great balance
- Superb luxury
Cons
- Bad electronics inside
- ABC suspension problems
- Unbefitting V6 offered
- Not as sensuous as the DB9
- No V12
- Some reliability concerns
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