Compare Mercedes SL R230 facelift vs Ford Mustang 5 Convertible vs Ford Focus CC
Variants
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
Mustang
Mustang GT 304
Mustang GT 324
Mustang GT 324 AT
Mustang GT 500 507
Mustang GT 500 558
Mustang GT 500 672
1.6 Duratec
2.0 Duratec AT
2.0 TDCi
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
275 L / 9.7 cu-ft
238 L / 8.4 cu-ft ~ 534 L / 18.9 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
2
4
4
Chassis
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Solid axle
Multi-link
Tire Size
205/55R16
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.2 ft
11.3 m / 37.0 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1298 mm / 51.1 in
1456 mm / 57.3 in
Size | Length
4532 mm / 178.4 in
4509 mm / 177.5 in
Size | Width
1827 mm / 71.9 in | 2033 mm / 80.0 in (mirror unfolded)
1877 mm / 73.9 in
1834 mm / 72.2 in
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1537.0 mm / 60.5 in
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2720 mm / 107.1 in
2640 mm / 103.9 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
11.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
11.3 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
0.38
Fuel Economy
8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (combined) | 11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (urban) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
198.0 km/h / 123.0 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Engine | Bore
87.5 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.8:1
Engine | Displacement
2.0 L / 122.0 cu-in / 1999.0 cc
Engine | Redline
5900 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
72.5 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
83.1 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Torque
190 Nm / 140.1 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Transmission | Gears
4-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic
Production
Availability
2006 ~ 2008
2006 ~ 2010
Reviews
Neofiliac score
90%
73%
25%
Pros
- Superb V12 engine and the last chance to get SL55 AMG
- Beautiful hardtop convertible
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Great V8 choices
- Good drivetrain reliability
- Improved sporty styling
- Decent drivetrain reliability
- Hardtop convertible
Cons
- Less reliable V6 and V8 engines compared to the M112/M113 found in pre-facelift
- 7G-Tronic is a downgrade
- High 0.38 drag coefficient
- Basic suspension setup
- Slow and sluggish
- Miserably low engine output
- Awkward styling
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