Compare Mercedes-Benz SL R230 facelift vs BMW 3 Series E46 LCI vs BMW M3 E93

Mercedes-Benz SL R230 facelift

BMW 3 Series E46 LCI

BMW M3 E93

Mercedes-Benz SL R230 faceliftBMW 3 Series E46 LCIBMW M3 E93
Variants
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
318Ci
318Ci AT
320Cd
320Ci
320Ci AT
325Ci
325Ci AT
330Ci
330Ci AT
MT
DCT

Reviews

Neofiliac score90%64%77%
Pros
  • Superb V12 engine and the last chance to get SL55 AMG
  • Beautiful hardtop convertible
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • New lights assemblies
  • Decent styling with the top down
  • Convertible hard top
  • Great styling with the top up or down
  • Great S65 engine
  • Good transmissions
Cons
  • Less reliable V6 and V8 engines compared to the M112/M113 found in pre-facelift
  • 7G-Tronic is a downgrade
  • Diesel nonsense
  • New meaningful engine updates
  • Same AT problems as pre-facelift
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Much heavier than the Coupe

Price

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