Compare Mercedes SL R231 vs Aston Martin Vantage Roadster vs Mercedes AMG GT Roadster
Variants
SL 63 AMG 537
SL 63 AMG 585
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 400
SL 500
V8 Vantage Roadster 4.3
V8 Vantage Roadster 4.7
V8 Vantage Roadster 4.7 AT
V8 Vantage N430 Roadster
V8 Vantage N430 Roadster AT
V8 Vantage S Roadster
V8 Vantage S Roadster AT
V12 Vantage S Roadster AT
GT
GT C
GT S
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
241 L / 8.5 cu-ft ~ 381 L / 13.5 cu-ft
165 L / 5.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.8 L / 15.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
10.5 L / 11.1 qt
7.0 L / 7.4 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
65.0 L / 17.2 gal
Passengers
2
2
2
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
13.2 deg
9.5 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
9.4 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
13.1 deg
14.0 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
96 mm / 3.8 in
96 mm / 3.8 in
Size | Height
1315 mm / 51.8 in
Size | Length
4617 mm / 181.8 in
Size | Width
1877 mm / 73.9 in
1939 mm / 76.3 in | 2075 mm / 81.7 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1600.0 mm / 63.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1604.0 mm / 63.1 in
1651.0 mm / 65.0 in
Wheelbase
2585 mm / 101.8 in
2600 mm / 102.4 in
2630 mm / 103.5 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.38
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine
AJ37
M 178 DE 40 AL
Engine | Bore
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)
Production
Availability
2017
Reviews
Neofiliac score
97%
98%
91%
Pros
- New, more reliable engine lineup
- New, better electronics
- Good, athletic styling
- Exceptionally sensuous styling
- Superb handling
- Best-in-class suspension setup
- Wonderful engines
- Manual transmissions
- Good performance overall
- Relatively tight and light
- Robust drivetrain
Cons
- Uglier than R230
- No more SL600
- ABC is better but still unreliable
- Some reliability concerns
- High 0.38 drag coefficient
- Very little cargo space
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