Compare Mercedes-Benz SL R230 facelift 2 vs Mercedes-Benz SL R231 vs Lexus LC 500 (Z100)

Mercedes-Benz SL R230 facelift 2

Mercedes-Benz SL R231

Lexus LC 500 (Z100)

Mercedes-Benz SL R230 facelift 2Mercedes-Benz SL R231Lexus LC 500 (Z100)
Variants
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 280
SL 300
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
SL 63 AMG 537
SL 63 AMG 585
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 400
SL 500

Reviews

Neofiliac score93%97%98%
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
  • New, more reliable engine lineup
  • New, better electronics
  • Good, athletic styling
  • Modern yet elegant styling
  • Wonderful V8 engine
  • Smooth drivetrain
  • Luxury appointments
  • High standard equipment
  • Good pricing
  • High reliability
Cons
  • No more M113K-powered SL55 AMG
  • Uglier than R230
  • No more SL600
  • ABC is better but still unreliable
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Very little cargo space

Price

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