Compare Mercedes-Benz SL R230 facelift vs Mercedes-Benz SL R230 facelift 2 vs Mercedes-Benz SLK R171

Mercedes-Benz SL R230 facelift

Mercedes-Benz SL R230 facelift 2

Mercedes-Benz SLK R171

Mercedes-Benz SL R230 faceliftMercedes-Benz SL R230 facelift 2Mercedes-Benz SLK R171
Variants
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 280
SL 300
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 200 Kompressor MT
SLK 200 Kompressor
SLK 280 MT
SLK 280
SLK 350 MT
SLK 350

Reviews

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Pros
  • Superb V12 engine and the last chance to get SL55 AMG
  • Beautiful hardtop convertible
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • M275-powered V12s remained
  • New SL63 AMG is characterful, though unreliable
  • Improvements with M272/M273 engines
  • Improvements with the 7G-Tronic automatic
  • Improved electronics
  • More modern styling
  • Good SLK55 AMG drivetrain
  • Sleek design
Cons
  • Less reliable V6 and V8 engines compared to the M112/M113 found in pre-facelift
  • 7G-Tronic is a downgrade
  • No more M113K-powered SL55 AMG
  • Engine problems with the M272 V6
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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