Compare Mercedes-Benz SL R230 facelift vs Mercedes-Benz SL R231 facelift vs Mercedes-AMG SL-Class R232

Mercedes-Benz SL R230 facelift

Mercedes-Benz SL R231 facelift

Mercedes-AMG SL-Class R232

Mercedes-Benz SL R230 faceliftMercedes-Benz SL R231 faceliftMercedes-AMG SL-Class R232
Variants
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
SL 63 AMG Euro6d
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 400 Euro6d
SL 400
SL 500 Euro6d
SL 500
SL 55 4MATIC+
SL 63 4MATIC+

Reviews

Neofiliac score90%96%88%
Pros
  • Superb V12 engine and the last chance to get SL55 AMG
  • Beautiful hardtop convertible
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Last chance to get V12 in a hardtop Mercedes
  • Still possible to get the M278 and M157 powered V8s
  • New 9G-Tronic automatic
  • Rather good performance
  • Decent styling
  • Good handling
  • Good build quality
Cons
  • Less reliable V6 and V8 engines compared to the M112/M113 found in pre-facelift
  • 7G-Tronic is a downgrade
  • More generic styling
  • Euro 6d-related reliability issues
  • Obsession with AWD
  • I4 engine in an SL
  • Larger than before
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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