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Compare Mercedes SL R230 facelift 2 vs Mercedes CLK A209 facelift Convertible vs Mercedes E-Class A207 facelift Convertible

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
E 200
E 200 MT
E 220 BlueTEC
E 220 BlueTEC MT
E 220 CDI
E 220 CDI MT
E 220d
E 220d MT
E 250
E 250 BlueTEC
E 250 BlueTEC MT
E 250 CDI
E 250 CDI MT
E 250d
E 250d MT
E 300
E 320
E 350
E 350 BlueTEC 7AT
E 350 BlueTEC 9AT
E 350d
E 400
E 500
E 500 Euro6

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
66.0 L / 17.4 gal
Passengers
2
4
4

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
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
1398 mm / 55.0 in
Size | Length
4562 mm / 179.6 in
4652 mm / 183.1 in
4703 mm / 185.2 in
Size | Width
1820 mm / 71.7 in | 2069 mm / 81.5 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
1538.0 mm / 60.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1547.0 mm / 60.9 in
1541.0 mm / 60.7 in
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2715 mm / 106.9 in
2760 mm / 108.7 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.30
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

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 | Redline
6500 rpm
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Reviews

Neofiliac score
93%
71%
73%
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
  • New 9G-Tronic automatic transmission
  • Improved build quality
Cons
  • No more M113K-powered SL55 AMG
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Some engine reliability concerns
  • Lingering electronics problems
  • No AMG model

Price

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