Compare Mercedes-Benz SL R231 vs Mercedes-Benz SL R230 facelift 2 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet A217

Mercedes-Benz SL R231

Mercedes-Benz SL R230 facelift 2

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet A217

Mercedes-Benz SL R231Mercedes-Benz SL R230 facelift 2Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet A217
Variants
SL 63 AMG 537
SL 63 AMG 585
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 400
SL 500
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 280
SL 300
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
S 63 AMG 4MATIC
S 65 AMG
S 500
Maybach S 650

Reviews

Neofiliac score97%93%96%
Pros
  • New, more reliable engine lineup
  • New, better electronics
  • Good, athletic styling
  • 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
  • Great, opulent styling
  • Decent build quality
  • Powerful engine lineup without tiny weasels
  • Last chance to get V12 from Merc
Cons
  • Uglier than R230
  • No more SL600
  • ABC is better but still unreliable
  • No more M113K-powered SL55 AMG
  • V12 married to MBC
  • S63 AMG limited to AWD

Price

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