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Compare Mercedes SL R230 facelift 2 vs Mercedes E-Class A207 Convertible vs Mercedes SLK R171

Variants
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 280
SL 300
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
E 200 7AT
E 200 MT
E 200 5AT
E 220 CDI MT
E 220 CDI 5AT
E 220 CDI 7AT
E 250 7AT
E 250 CDI MT
E 250 CDI 5AT
E 250 CDI 7AT
E 250 5AT
E 300
E 350
E 350 CDI 228
E 350 CDI 265
E 350
E 500 M273
E 500 M278
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 200 Kompressor MT
SLK 200 Kompressor
SLK 280 MT
SLK 280
SLK 350 MT
SLK 350

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
300 L / 10.6 cu-ft ~ 390 L / 13.8 cu-ft
208 L / 7.3 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
66.0 L / 17.4 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
2
4
2

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.2 ft
10.5 m / 34.5 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
4698 mm / 185.0 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
1544.0 mm / 60.8 in
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2760 mm / 108.7 in
2430 mm / 95.7 in

Performance

Braking | 100 km/h - 0
37.0 m / 121.4 ft
Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
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 5
Euro 4
Engine | Redline
6500 rpm
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Reviews

Neofiliac score
93%
66%
70%
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
  • Improved build quality
  • Good SLK55 AMG drivetrain
  • Sleek design
Cons
  • No more M113K-powered SL55 AMG
  • Rather ugly
  • Some engine reliability issues
  • No AMG model
  • Engine problems with the M272 V6
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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