Compare Mercedes SL R230 facelift vs Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet A217 vs Mercedes AMG GT Roadster
Variants
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
S 63 AMG 4MATIC
S 65 AMG
S 500
Maybach S 650
GT
GT C
GT S
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
350 L / 12.4 cu-ft
165 L / 5.8 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
7.0 L / 7.4 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
65.0 L / 17.2 gal
Passengers
2
4
2
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
9.5 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
9.4 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
14.0 deg
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.2 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
96 mm / 3.8 in
Size | Height
1298 mm / 51.1 in
1417 mm / 55.8 in
Size | Length
4532 mm / 178.4 in
5027 mm / 197.9 in
Size | Width
1827 mm / 71.9 in | 2033 mm / 80.0 in (mirror unfolded)
1939 mm / 76.3 in | 2075 mm / 81.7 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
1625.0 mm / 64.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1537.0 mm / 60.5 in
1649.0 mm / 64.9 in
1651.0 mm / 65.0 in
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2945 mm / 115.9 in
2630 mm / 103.5 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
0.32
0.38
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
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6
Engine
M 178 DE 40 AL
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 cc
Engine | Redline
5900 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Double clutch transmission (DCT)
Production
Availability
2006 ~ 2008
2017
Reviews
Neofiliac score
90%
96%
91%
Pros
- Superb V12 engine and the last chance to get SL55 AMG
- Beautiful hardtop convertible
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Great, opulent styling
- Decent build quality
- Powerful engine lineup without tiny weasels
- Last chance to get V12 from Merc
- Good performance overall
- Relatively tight and light
- Robust drivetrain
Cons
- Less reliable V6 and V8 engines compared to the M112/M113 found in pre-facelift
- 7G-Tronic is a downgrade
- V12 married to MBC
- S63 AMG limited to AWD
- High 0.38 drag coefficient
- Very little cargo space
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