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Compare Mercedes SL R230 facelift vs Mercedes SL R230 facelift 2 vs Ford Mustang 6 S550 Convertible facelift

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
2.3 EcoBoost
2.3 EcoBoost AT
5.0 GT
5.0 GT AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
323 L / 11.4 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
2
2
4

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.2 ft
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
1317 mm / 51.9 in
1394 mm / 54.9 in
Size | Length
4532 mm / 178.4 in
4562 mm / 179.6 in
4788 mm / 188.5 in
Size | Width
1827 mm / 71.9 in | 2033 mm / 80.0 in (mirror unfolded)
1820 mm / 71.7 in | 2069 mm / 81.5 in (mirror unfolded)
1915 mm / 75.4 in | 2080 mm / 81.9 in (mirror unfolded) | 1933 mm / 76.1 in (mirror folded)
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
1585.0 mm / 62.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1537.0 mm / 60.5 in
1547.0 mm / 60.9 in
1654.0 mm / 65.1 in
Wheel Size
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2720 mm / 107.1 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

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine | Redline
5900 rpm
6500 rpm
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2008
2017

Reviews

Neofiliac score
90%
93%
85%
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
  • Available with V8 and manual transmission
  • Handsome styling
  • Good pricing
  • RWD
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
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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