Compare Mercedes SL R230 facelift 2 vs Mercedes CLK A209 facelift Convertible vs Ford Focus CC
Variants
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 280
SL 300
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
CLK 63 AMG
CLK 200 Kompressor 163 MT
CLK 200 Kompressor 184 MT
CLK 280 MT
CLK 320 CDI MT
CLK 350
CLK 500 M113
CLK 500 M273
1.6 Duratec
2.0 Duratec AT
2.0 TDCi
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft
238 L / 8.4 cu-ft ~ 534 L / 18.9 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
2
4
4
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
205/55R16
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.2 ft
10.8 m / 35.3 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1317 mm / 51.9 in
1456 mm / 57.3 in
Size | Length
4562 mm / 179.6 in
4652 mm / 183.1 in
4509 mm / 177.5 in
Size | Width
1820 mm / 71.7 in | 2069 mm / 81.5 in (mirror unfolded)
1834 mm / 72.2 in
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1547.0 mm / 60.9 in
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2715 mm / 106.9 in
2640 mm / 103.9 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
11.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
11.3 sec
Coefficient Of Drag
0.30
Fuel Economy
8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (combined) | 11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (urban) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
198.0 km/h / 123.0 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Engine | Bore
87.5 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.8:1
Engine | Displacement
2.0 L / 122.0 cu-in / 1999.0 cc
Engine | Redline
6500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
72.5 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
83.1 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Torque
190 Nm / 140.1 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Transmission | Gears
4-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic
Production
Availability
2006 ~ 2010
Reviews
Neofiliac score
93%
71%
25%
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
- More powerful drivetrain
- Improvement in build quality
- Decent drivetrain reliability
- Hardtop convertible
Cons
- No more M113K-powered SL55 AMG
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Some engine reliability concerns
- Slow and sluggish
- Miserably low engine output
- Awkward styling
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