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Compare Mercedes SL R230 facelift 2 vs Mercedes SLK R172 vs Mercedes E-Class A207 Convertible

Variants
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 280
SL 300
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 200 MT
SLK 200
SLK 250 MT
SLK 250 CDI MT
SLK 250 CDI
SLK 350
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

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
225 L / 7.9 cu-ft ~ 335 L / 11.8 cu-ft
300 L / 10.6 cu-ft ~ 390 L / 13.8 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
66.0 L / 17.4 gal
Passengers
2
2
4

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
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
1301 mm / 51.2 in
1398 mm / 55.0 in
Size | Length
4562 mm / 179.6 in
4134 mm / 162.8 in
4698 mm / 185.0 in
Size | Width
1820 mm / 71.7 in | 2069 mm / 81.5 in (mirror unfolded)
1810 mm / 71.3 in
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
1538.0 mm / 60.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1547.0 mm / 60.9 in
1565.0 mm / 61.6 in
1544.0 mm / 60.8 in
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2430 mm / 95.7 in
2760 mm / 108.7 in

Performance

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
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Engine | Redline
6500 rpm
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Reviews

Neofiliac score
93%
81%
66%
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
  • Last opportunity to get naturally-aspirated V8 from Mercedes (M152)
  • SLK 350 got ride of the engine defect of its predecessor
  • Multi-link suspensions all around
  • Improved build quality
Cons
  • No more M113K-powered SL55 AMG
  • Generic styling
  • Rather ugly
  • Some engine reliability issues
  • No AMG model

Price

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