Compare Mercedes SL R230 facelift 2 vs Audi R8 (42) Spyder vs Mercedes-AMG SL R232
Variants
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 280
SL 300
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
4.2 FSI 6DCT
4.2 FSI 7DCT
4.2 FSI MT
5.2 FSI 2012+ MT
5.2 FSI 6DCT
5.2 FSI 7DCT
5.2 FSI MT
GT
SL 55 4MATIC+
SL 63 4MATIC+
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
100 L / 3.5 cu-ft
213 L / 7.5 cu-ft ~ 240 L / 8.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
25.0 L / 26.4 qt
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
Payload
300 kg / 661 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs, 390 mm
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs, 360 mm
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.2 ft
11.8 m / 38.7 ft
12.8 m / 42.1 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
110 mm / 4.3 in
Size | Height
1317 mm / 51.9 in
1244 mm / 49.0 in
Size | Length
4562 mm / 179.6 in
4705 mm / 185.2 in
Size | Width
1820 mm / 71.7 in | 2069 mm / 81.5 in (mirror unfolded)
1915 mm / 75.4 in
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
1638.0 mm / 64.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1547.0 mm / 60.9 in
1595.0 mm / 62.8 in
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2650 mm / 104.3 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in
Performance
CO2 Emission
268 ~ 288 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
Fuel Economy
11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Rear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
M 177
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.5:1
8.6:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 cc
Engine | Redline
6500 rpm
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
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 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT
Production
Availability
2021
Reviews
Neofiliac score
93%
87%
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
- Characterful V10 engine
- Glorious 8700rpm redline
- Great handling characteristics
- Manual transmission
- Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
- Gorgeous with top down
- Rather good performance
- Decent styling
- Good handling
- Good build quality
Cons
- No more M113K-powered SL55 AMG
- Obsession with AWD
- I4 engine in an SL
- Larger than before
- Low cargo capacity
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