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Compare Mercedes SL R230 facelift vs Jaguar XK X100 Convertible vs Jaguar XK X150 Convertible

Variants
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
XK8 5AT
XK8 6AT
XKR 5AT
XKR 6AT
XK
XK 4.2
XKR 4.2
XKR 5.0

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
75.0 L / 19.8 gal
Passengers
2
4
4

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
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
1306 mm / 51.4 in
1329 mm / 52.3 in
Size | Length
4532 mm / 178.4 in
4760 mm / 187.4 in
Size | Width
1827 mm / 71.9 in | 2033 mm / 80.0 in (mirror unfolded)
1829 mm / 72.0 in
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
1504.0 mm / 59.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1537.0 mm / 60.5 in
1498.0 mm / 59.0 in
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2588 mm / 101.9 in
2752 mm / 108.3 in

Performance

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
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 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
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Redline
5900 rpm
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2008

Reviews

Neofiliac score
90%
82%
92%
Pros
  • Superb V12 engine and the last chance to get SL55 AMG
  • Beautiful hardtop convertible
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Great elegance
  • Comfortable yet a little sporty
  • Good engine reliability
  • High interior quality
  • Superb elegance
  • Great, characterful engine
  • Good drivetrain reliability
  • Comfortable yet sporty
Cons
  • Less reliable V6 and V8 engines compared to the M112/M113 found in pre-facelift
  • 7G-Tronic is a downgrade
  • Horrendous ZF 5HP transmission

Price

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