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Compare Mercedes SL R230 facelift 2 vs Rolls-Royce Dawn vs Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

Variants
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 280
SL 300
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
Dawn
Dawn Black Badge
8AT
6AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
321 L / 11.3 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.5 L / 9.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
2
4

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
255/50 R21, 285/45 R21
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.2 ft
12.7 m / 41.7 ft
13.1 m / 43.0 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1317 mm / 51.9 in
1502 mm / 59.1 in
Size | Length
4562 mm / 179.6 in
5285 mm / 208.1 in
Size | Width
1820 mm / 71.7 in | 2069 mm / 81.5 in (mirror unfolded)
1947 mm / 76.7 in
1987 mm / 78.2 in
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1547.0 mm / 60.9 in
Weight
2560.0 kg / 5643.8 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 21, 9.5J x 21
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
3112 mm / 122.5 in
3320 mm / 130.7 in

Performance

CO2 Emission
347 g/km
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
240.0 km/h / 149.1 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine | Bore
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
6.6 L / 402.3 cu-in / 6592.0 cc
6.7 L / 411.9 cu-in / 6749.0 cc
Engine | Power
460.0 hp / 343.0 kW @ 5350 rpm
Engine | Redline
6500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
68.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
84.6 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Torque
720 Nm / 531.0 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V12 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic

Reviews

Neofiliac score
93%
96%
97%
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
  • Exceptional luxury and comfort
  • Elegant styling
  • Awe-inspiring 601hp of power and tremendous 840Nm of torque
  • RWD
  • Insane level of luxury
  • Superb fit and finish
  • Virtually limitless customizability
Cons
  • No more M113K-powered SL55 AMG
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Low cargo capacity
  • N73 engine not very reliable
  • Large turning circle
  • Too conspicuous

Price

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