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Compare Mercedes SL R230 facelift 2 vs Mercedes SLK R171 facelift

Variants
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 280
SL 300
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 200 Kompressor MT
SLK 200 Kompressor
SLK 280 MT
SLK 280
SLK 300 MT
SLK 300
SLK 350 MT
SLK 350

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
208 L / 7.3 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
2
2

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.2 ft
10.5 m / 34.5 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1317 mm / 51.9 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
2430 mm / 95.7 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
Top Speed
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
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Reviews

Neofiliac score
93%
74%
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
  • Last chance to get the M113-powered SLK 55 AMG
  • Updated electronics
  • Perhaps improved engine reliability
Cons
  • No more M113K-powered SL55 AMG
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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