Compare Mercedes SL R230 facelift 2 vs Cadillac XLR
Variants
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 280
SL 300
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
XLR
XLR-V
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
125 L / 4.4 cu-ft ~ 328 L / 11.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.6 L / 8.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
68.0 L / 18.0 gal
Passengers
2
2
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.2 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Coupe
Dimensions
Size | Height
1317 mm / 51.9 in
1279 mm / 50.4 in
Size | Length
4562 mm / 179.6 in
4513 mm / 177.7 in
Size | Width
1820 mm / 71.7 in | 2069 mm / 81.5 in (mirror unfolded)
1836 mm / 72.3 in
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1547.0 mm / 60.9 in
Wheel Size
8J X 18
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2685 mm / 105.7 in
Performance
CO2 Emission
291 g/km
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
Engine | Redline
6500 rpm
Engine | Stroke
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic
Reviews
Neofiliac score
93%
89%
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
- Wonderful styling
- Hardtop convertible
- As well built as any modern Cadillac
- Rear-mounted transmission
Cons
- No more M113K-powered SL55 AMG
- Low cargo capacity
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