Compare Mercedes SL R230 facelift 2 vs Aston Martin DB7 Volante vs Aston Martin DB11 Volante
Variants
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 280
SL 300
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
I6
I6 AT
V12 Vantage
V12 Vantage AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
150 L / 5.3 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
18.6 L / 19.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.5 L / 9.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
78.0 L / 20.6 gal
Passengers
2
4
4
Payload
225 kg / 496 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Tire Size
245/45 R18, 265/35 R18
255/40 ZR20, 295/35 ZR20
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.2 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1317 mm / 51.9 in
1300 mm / 51.2 in
Size | Length
4562 mm / 179.6 in
4750 mm / 187.0 in
Size | Width
1820 mm / 71.7 in | 2069 mm / 81.5 in (mirror unfolded)
1950 mm / 76.8 in | 2060 mm / 81.1 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1547.0 mm / 60.9 in
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
Weight
1870.0 kg / 4122.6 lbs
Wheel Size
18 in
9J x 20, 11.0J x 20
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2591 mm / 102.0 in
2805 mm / 110.4 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.1 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.9 sec
CO2 Emission
255 g/km
Fuel Economy
18.7 L/100km / 12.6 MPG (combined) | 20.0 L/100km / 11.8 MPG (urban) | 10.0 L/100km / 23.5 MPG (highway)
11.6 L/100km / 20.3 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
300.0 km/h / 186.4 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 cc
Engine | Power
510.0 hp / 380.3 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Redline
6500 rpm
7200 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
128.1 hp/L / 2.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
79.5 mm / 3.1 in
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque
675 Nm / 497.9 lb-ft @ 2000-5000 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic
Production
Availability
2018
Reviews
Neofiliac score
93%
86%
86%
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
- Overall good styling
- Characterful engines
- Manuals widely available
- Good performance
- Robust Mercedes V8
- Enjoyable 7200rpm redline
Cons
- No more M113K-powered SL55 AMG
- Some reliability concerns
- Not as sensuous as the DB9
- No V12
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