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Compare Mercedes SL R231 vs Rolls-Royce Dawn vs Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

Variants
SL 63 AMG 537
SL 63 AMG 585
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 400
SL 500
Dawn
Dawn Black Badge
8AT
6AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
241 L / 8.5 cu-ft ~ 381 L / 13.5 cu-ft
321 L / 11.3 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.5 L / 9.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
2
4

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
13.2 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
13.1 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
255/50 R21, 285/45 R21
Turning Circle
12.7 m / 41.7 ft
13.1 m / 43.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
96 mm / 3.8 in
Size | Height
1315 mm / 51.8 in
1502 mm / 59.1 in
Size | Length
4617 mm / 181.8 in
5285 mm / 208.1 in
Size | Width
1877 mm / 73.9 in
1947 mm / 76.7 in
1987 mm / 78.2 in
Track Width | Front
1600.0 mm / 63.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1604.0 mm / 63.1 in
Weight
2560.0 kg / 5643.8 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 21, 9.5J x 21
Wheelbase
2585 mm / 101.8 in
3112 mm / 122.5 in
3320 mm / 130.7 in

Performance

CO2 Emission
347 g/km
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
240.0 km/h / 149.1 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine | Bore
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
6.6 L / 402.3 cu-in / 6592.0 cc
6.7 L / 411.9 cu-in / 6749.0 cc
Engine | Power
460.0 hp / 343.0 kW @ 5350 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
68.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
84.6 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Torque
720 Nm / 531.0 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V12 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic

Reviews

Neofiliac score
97%
96%
97%
Pros
  • New, more reliable engine lineup
  • New, better electronics
  • Good, athletic styling
  • Exceptional luxury and comfort
  • Elegant styling
  • Awe-inspiring 601hp of power and tremendous 840Nm of torque
  • RWD
  • Insane level of luxury
  • Superb fit and finish
  • Virtually limitless customizability
Cons
  • Uglier than R230
  • No more SL600
  • ABC is better but still unreliable
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Low cargo capacity
  • N73 engine not very reliable
  • Large turning circle
  • Too conspicuous

Price

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