Compare Mercedes-Benz SL R231 vs Audi R8 (42) Spyder vs Mercedes-AMG SL-Class R232

Mercedes-Benz SL R231

Audi R8 (42) Spyder

Mercedes-AMG SL-Class R232

Mercedes-Benz SL R231Audi R8 (42) SpyderMercedes-AMG SL-Class R232
Variants
SL 63 AMG 537
SL 63 AMG 585
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 400
SL 500
4.2 FSI 6DCT
4.2 FSI 7DCT
4.2 FSI MT
5.2 FSI 2012+ MT
5.2 FSI 6DCT
5.2 FSI 7DCT
5.2 FSI MT
GT
SL 55 4MATIC+
SL 63 4MATIC+

Reviews

Neofiliac score97%87%88%
Pros
  • New, more reliable engine lineup
  • New, better electronics
  • Good, athletic styling
  • Characterful V10 engine
  • Glorious 8700rpm redline
  • Great handling characteristics
  • Manual transmission
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Gorgeous with top down
  • Rather good performance
  • Decent styling
  • Good handling
  • Good build quality
Cons
  • Uglier than R230
  • No more SL600
  • ABC is better but still unreliable
  • Obsession with AWD
  • I4 engine in an SL
  • Larger than before
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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