Compare Mercedes SL R230 facelift vs Mercedes CLK A209 facelift Convertible vs Ford Focus CC

Variants
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
CLK 63 AMG
CLK 200 Kompressor 163 MT
CLK 200 Kompressor 184 MT
CLK 280 MT
CLK 320 CDI MT
CLK 350
CLK 500 M113
CLK 500 M273
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
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft
238 L / 8.4 cu-ft ~ 534 L / 18.9 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
2
4
4

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
205/55R16
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.2 ft
10.8 m / 35.3 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
4652 mm / 183.1 in
4509 mm / 177.5 in
Size | Width
1827 mm / 71.9 in | 2033 mm / 80.0 in (mirror unfolded)
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
2715 mm / 106.9 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
0.30
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
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
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%
71%
25%
Pros
  • Superb V12 engine and the last chance to get SL55 AMG
  • Beautiful hardtop convertible
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • More powerful drivetrain
  • Improvement in build quality
  • 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
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Some engine reliability concerns
  • Slow and sluggish
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Awkward styling

Price

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