Compare Mercedes SL R230 facelift 2 vs Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet A217 facelift

Variants
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 280
SL 300
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
AMG S 63 4MATIC+
AMG S 65
S 560

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
350 L / 12.4 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
2
4

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.2 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1317 mm / 51.9 in
1417 mm / 55.8 in
Size | Length
4562 mm / 179.6 in
Size | Width
1820 mm / 71.7 in | 2069 mm / 81.5 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1547.0 mm / 60.9 in
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2945 mm / 115.9 in

Performance

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
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Engine | Redline
6500 rpm
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Reviews

Neofiliac score
93%
94%
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
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Last chance to get V12 from Mercedes
  • Good interior design
Cons
  • No more M113K-powered SL55 AMG
  • Downgrade in styling with uglier grilles
  • Hot-V M176/M177 less reliable than the M156/M157

Price

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