Compare Mercedes SL R230 facelift vs Lexus SC 430 vs Rolls-Royce Corniche V
Variants
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
5AT
6AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
135 L / 4.8 cu-ft ~ 450 L / 15.9 cu-ft
187 L / 6.6 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
100.0 L / 26.4 gal
Passengers
2
4
4
Payload
365 kg / 805 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
245/40 R18
225/55 R17 W
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.2 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1298 mm / 51.1 in
1349.0 mm / 53.1 in
1475 mm / 58.1 in
Size | Length
4532 mm / 178.4 in
5405 mm / 212.8 in
Size | Width
1827 mm / 71.9 in | 2033 mm / 80.0 in (mirror unfolded)
1825 mm / 71.9 in
1910 mm / 75.2 in
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1537.0 mm / 60.5 in
1535.0 mm / 60.4 in
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
Weight
2735.0 kg / 6029.6 lbs
Wheel Size
17 in
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2620 mm / 103.1 in
3061 mm / 120.5 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
8.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
8.1 sec
Braking | 100 km/h - 0
35.9 m / 117.8 ft
Braking | 200 km/h - 0
149.5 m / 490.4 ft
Coefficient Of Drag
0.29 ~ 0.34
Fuel Economy
19.1 L/100km / 12.3 MPG (combined) | 27.5 L/100km / 8.6 MPG (urban) | 14.2 L/100km / 16.6 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
225.0 km/h / 139.8 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
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
104.1 mm / 4.1 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
8.0:1
Engine | Displacement
4.3 L / 262.0 cu-in / 4293.0 cc
6.7 L / 411.8 cu-in / 6748.0 cc
Engine | Power
285.0 hp / 212.5 kW @ 5600 rpm
329.0 hp / 245.3 kW @ 4000 rpm
Engine | Redline
5900 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
66.4 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
48.8 hp/L / 0.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
99.1 mm / 3.9 in
Engine | Torque
419 Nm / 309.0 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
738 Nm / 544.3 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 2 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
4-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Production
Availability
2006 ~ 2008
2001 ~ 2005
2000 ~ 2002
Reviews
Neofiliac score
90%
97%
81%
Pros
- Superb V12 engine and the last chance to get SL55 AMG
- Beautiful hardtop convertible
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Sensuous, elegant styling
- Folding hard top
- Superb drivetrain reliability
- Characterful V8
- Easy to maintain and DIY
- Exceptionally luxurious
- Elegant, though dated styling
Cons
- Less reliable V6 and V8 engines compared to the M112/M113 found in pre-facelift
- 7G-Tronic is a downgrade
- Small cargo capacity
- Useless rear seats
- Bad 0-100kph time
- Very high fuel consumption
- Lethargic handling
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