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Compare Mercedes SL R230 facelift vs Aston Martin DB9 Volante vs Aston Martin DBS V12 Volante

Variants
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
DB9 Volante
DB9 Volante AT
DB9 Volante AT 2013
DB9 GT Volante AT
Manual
Touchtronic

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
197 L / 7.0 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
10.4 L / 11.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
2
4
4

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Turning Circle
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
1270 mm / 50.0 in
Size | Length
4532 mm / 178.4 in
4697 mm / 184.9 in
Size | Width
1827 mm / 71.9 in | 2033 mm / 80.0 in (mirror unfolded)
1875 mm / 73.8 in
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
1568.0 mm / 61.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1537.0 mm / 60.5 in
1562.0 mm / 61.5 in
Weight
1710.0 kg / 3769.9 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 20, 11J x 20
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2740 mm / 107.9 in
2740 mm / 107.9 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.1 sec
Braking | 100 km/h - 0
35.9 m / 117.8 ft
Braking | 200 km/h - 0
149.5 m / 490.4 ft
CO2 Emission
333 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.29 ~ 0.34
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine | Bore
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
10.9:1
Engine | Displacement
5.9 L / 362.2 cu-in / 5935.0 cc
5.9 L / 362.2 cu-in / 5935.0 cc
Engine | Power
517.0 hp / 385.5 kW @ 6500 rpm
Engine | Redline
5900 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
87.1 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
79.5 mm / 3.1 in
79.5 mm / 3.1 in
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated petrol V12 engine
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2008
2009 ~ 2012

Reviews

Neofiliac score
90%
97%
97%
Pros
  • Superb V12 engine and the last chance to get SL55 AMG
  • Beautiful hardtop convertible
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Exceptional elegance and sensuousness
  • Wonderful performance
  • Superb naturally-aspirated engine
  • Manual transmission
  • Most sensuous styling
  • Superb handling
  • Great balance
  • Superb luxury
Cons
  • Less reliable V6 and V8 engines compared to the M112/M113 found in pre-facelift
  • 7G-Tronic is a downgrade
  • Some reliability concerns
  • Some reliability concerns

Price

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