Compare Mercedes-Benz SL R230 facelift vs Mercedes-Benz SL R230 vs Mercedes-Benz SLK R172

Mercedes-Benz SL R230 facelift

Mercedes-Benz SL R230

Mercedes-Benz SLK R172

Mercedes-Benz SL R230 faceliftMercedes-Benz SL R230Mercedes-Benz SLK R172
Variants
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350 MT
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 200 MT
SLK 200
SLK 250 MT
SLK 250 CDI MT
SLK 250 CDI
SLK 350

Reviews

Neofiliac score90%96%81%
Pros
  • Superb V12 engine and the last chance to get SL55 AMG
  • Beautiful hardtop convertible
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Superb V8 and V12 engine lineup
  • Elegant yet athletic styling
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Last opportunity to get naturally-aspirated V8 from Mercedes (M152)
  • SLK 350 got ride of the engine defect of its predecessor
  • Multi-link suspensions all around
Cons
  • Less reliable V6 and V8 engines compared to the M112/M113 found in pre-facelift
  • 7G-Tronic is a downgrade
  • Bad electronics inside
  • ABC suspension problems
  • Unbefitting V6 offered
  • Generic styling

Price

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