Compare Mercedes SL R230 facelift 2 vs Aston Martin Virage 2 Volante vs Aston Martin DB11 Volante
Variants
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 280
SL 300
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
152 L / 5.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
15.0 L / 15.9 qt
18.6 L / 19.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
8.5 L / 9.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
78.0 L / 20.6 gal
78.0 L / 20.6 gal
Passengers
2
4
4
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 398 mm
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 360 mm
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
Front wheel tires: 245/35 R20 Rear wheel tires: 295/30 R20
255/40 ZR20, 295/35 ZR20
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.2 ft
11.6 m / 38.0 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1317 mm / 51.9 in
1289 mm / 50.7 in
1300 mm / 51.2 in
Size | Length
4562 mm / 179.6 in
4703 mm / 185.2 in
4750 mm / 187.0 in
Size | Width
1820 mm / 71.7 in | 2069 mm / 81.5 in (mirror unfolded)
1904 mm / 75.0 in | 2061 mm / 81.1 in (mirror unfolded)
1950 mm / 76.8 in | 2060 mm / 81.1 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
1586.0 mm / 62.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1547.0 mm / 60.9 in
1581.0 mm / 62.2 in
Weight
1890.0 kg / 4166.7 lbs
1870.0 kg / 4122.6 lbs
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 20 Rear wheel rims: 11J x 20
9J x 20, 11.0J x 20
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2740 mm / 107.9 in
2805 mm / 110.4 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.6 sec
4.1 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.4 sec
3.9 sec
CO2 Emission
349 g/km
255 g/km
Fuel Economy
15.0 L/100km / 15.7 MPG (combined) | 22.3 L/100km / 10.5 MPG (urban) | 10.8 L/100km / 21.8 MPG (highway)
11.6 L/100km / 20.3 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
299.0 km/h / 185.8 mph
300.0 km/h / 186.4 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine
AM11
Engine | Bore
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
5.9 L / 362.2 cu-in / 5935.0 cc
4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 cc
Engine | Power
497.0 hp / 370.6 kW @ 6500 rpm
510.0 hp / 380.3 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Redline
6500 rpm
7200 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
83.7 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
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
570 Nm / 420.4 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm
675 Nm / 497.9 lb-ft @ 2000-5000 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V12 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic Touchtronic
Automatic
Production
Availability
2011 ~ 2012
2018
Reviews
Neofiliac score
93%
95%
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
- Superb styling
- An upscale DB9
- Great NA V12
- Good performance
- Robust Mercedes V8
- Enjoyable 7200rpm redline
Cons
- No more M113K-powered SL55 AMG
- No manual transmission
- Should not have existed
- Not as sensuous as the DB9
- No V12
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