Compare Mercedes-Benz SL R231 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet A217 facelift vs Mercedes-Benz SLK R172

Mercedes-Benz SL R231

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet A217 facelift

Mercedes-Benz SLK R172

Mercedes-Benz SL R231Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet A217 faceliftMercedes-Benz SLK R172
Variants
SL 63 AMG 537
SL 63 AMG 585
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 400
SL 500
AMG S 63 4MATIC+
AMG S 65
S 560
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 200 MT
SLK 200
SLK 250 MT
SLK 250 CDI MT
SLK 250 CDI
SLK 350

Reviews

Neofiliac score97%94%81%
Pros
  • New, more reliable engine lineup
  • New, better electronics
  • Good, athletic styling
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Last chance to get V12 from Mercedes
  • Good interior design
  • Last opportunity to get naturally-aspirated V8 from Mercedes (M152)
  • SLK 350 got ride of the engine defect of its predecessor
  • Multi-link suspensions all around
Cons
  • Uglier than R230
  • No more SL600
  • ABC is better but still unreliable
  • Downgrade in styling with uglier grilles
  • Hot-V M176/M177 less reliable than the M156/M157
  • Generic styling

Price

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