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Compare Mercedes SL R230 facelift 2 vs Mercedes SL R230 facelift vs Mercedes-AMG SL R232

Variants
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 280
SL 300
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
SL 55 4MATIC+
SL 63 4MATIC+

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
213 L / 7.5 cu-ft ~ 240 L / 8.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.3 L / 13.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
2
2
4

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 390 mm
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 360 mm
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.2 ft
11.0 m / 36.2 ft
12.8 m / 42.1 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1317 mm / 51.9 in
1298 mm / 51.1 in
Size | Length
4562 mm / 179.6 in
4532 mm / 178.4 in
4705 mm / 185.2 in
Size | Width
1820 mm / 71.7 in | 2069 mm / 81.5 in (mirror unfolded)
1827 mm / 71.9 in | 2033 mm / 80.0 in (mirror unfolded)
1915 mm / 75.4 in
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1547.0 mm / 60.9 in
1537.0 mm / 60.5 in
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Braking | 100 km/h - 0
35.9 m / 117.8 ft
Braking | 200 km/h - 0
149.5 m / 490.4 ft
CO2 Emission
268 ~ 288 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.29 ~ 0.34
0.31
Fuel Economy
11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
M 177
Engine | Bore
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
8.6:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 cc
Engine | Redline
6500 rpm
5900 rpm
Engine | Stroke
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
9-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2008
2021

Reviews

Neofiliac score
93%
90%
88%
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
  • Superb V12 engine and the last chance to get SL55 AMG
  • Beautiful hardtop convertible
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Rather good performance
  • Decent styling
  • Good handling
  • Good build quality
Cons
  • No more M113K-powered SL55 AMG
  • Less reliable V6 and V8 engines compared to the M112/M113 found in pre-facelift
  • 7G-Tronic is a downgrade
  • Obsession with AWD
  • I4 engine in an SL
  • Larger than before
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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