Compare Mercedes SL R230 facelift 2 vs Lexus LC 500 Convertible vs Toyota Camry Solara Convertible

Variants
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 280
SL 300
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
2.2
3.0 198
3.0 200

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
96 L / 3.4 cu-ft
249 L / 8.8 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Interior Space
Headroom: 932.8 (front) / 814.6 (rear) mm | Hip Room: 1377.4 (front) / 1089.6 (rear) mm | Legroom: 1081.3 (front) / 712.2 (rear) mm | Shoulder Room: 1438.6 (front) / 1172.4 (rear) mm
Passengers
2
4
4
Payload
435 kg / 959 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 398.78 mm
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 358.14 mm
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 245/45 RF20, 245/40 RF21 Rear wheel tires: 275/40 RF20, 275/35 RF21
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.2 ft
10.8 m / 35.4 ft
11.6 m / 38.0 ft
Weight Distribution
52.5% (front) / 47.5% (rear)

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
131 mm / 5.2 in
135 mm / 5.3 in
Size | Height
1317 mm / 51.9 in
1350 mm / 53.1 in
1400 mm / 55.1 in
Size | Length
4562 mm / 179.6 in
4760 mm / 187.4 in
Size | Width
1820 mm / 71.7 in | 2069 mm / 81.5 in (mirror unfolded)
1920 mm / 75.6 in
1806 mm / 71.1 in
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
1630.0 mm / 64.2 in
1544.0 mm / 60.8 in
Track Width | Rear
1547.0 mm / 60.9 in
1635.0 mm / 64.4 in
1519.0 mm / 59.8 in
Weight
2040.0 kg / 4497.4 lbs
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 20, 21 Rear wheel rims: 20, 21 in
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2870 mm / 113.0 in
2670 mm / 105.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.6 sec
Coefficient Of Drag
0.33 ~ 0.34
0.31
Fuel Economy
13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (combined) | 15.7 L/100km / 15.0 MPG (urban) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (highway)
Misc
Roof Operation Time: 15 sec (open) / 16 sec (close)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
270.0 km/h / 167.8 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
LEV III-ULEV 70
Engine
2UR-GSE
Engine | Bore
94.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.3:1
Engine | Displacement
5.0 L / 303.2 cu-in / 4969.0 cc
Engine | Power
477.0 hp / 355.7 kW @ 7100 rpm
Engine | Redline
6500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
96.0 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
89.5 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
540 Nm / 398.3 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated direct- and multi-port-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Final Drive
2.937x TORSEN Limited Slip
Fuel Capacity
21.7 gal / 82 L
Transmission | Gears
10-speed
4-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic Sport Direct Shift
Automatic ECT-i

Production

Availability
2020
Debut
2019-11 LA Auto Show

Reviews

Neofiliac score
93%
98%
54%
Pros
  • 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
  • Modern yet elegant styling
  • Wonderful V8 engine
  • Smooth drivetrain
  • Luxury appointments
  • High standard equipment
  • Good pricing
  • High reliability
  • Good drivetrain reliability
  • Good interior and exterior finish
Cons
  • No more M113K-powered SL55 AMG
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Very little cargo space
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Lethargic handling

Price

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