Compare Mercedes SL R231 vs Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster vs Pagani Zonda Roadster

Variants
SL 63 AMG 537
SL 63 AMG 585
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 400
SL 500
Roadster
Final Edition GT Roadster
GT Roadster
Zonda Roadster
Zonda Cinque Roadster
Zonda Roadster F

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
241 L / 8.5 cu-ft ~ 381 L / 13.5 cu-ft
173 L / 6.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
85.0 L / 22.5 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
Offroad | Departure Angle
13.1 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 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
1261 mm / 49.6 in
Size | Length
4617 mm / 181.8 in
4638 mm / 182.6 in
Size | Width
1877 mm / 73.9 in
2055 mm / 80.9 in
Track Width | Front
1600.0 mm / 63.0 in
1682.0 mm / 66.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1604.0 mm / 63.1 in
Wheel Size
19 in, 20 in
19 in, 20 in
Wheelbase
2585 mm / 101.8 in
2680 mm / 105.5 in
2730 mm / 107.5 in

Performance

CO2 Emission
308 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.36
Fuel Economy
13.2 L/100km / 17.8 MPG (combined) | 19.9 L/100km / 11.8 MPG (urban) | 9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
M 159.980
Engine | Bore
102.2 mm / 4.0 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.3:1
Engine | Displacement
6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc
7.3 L / 444.9 cu-in / 7291.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
94.6 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)

Reviews

Neofiliac score
97%
92%
98%
Pros
  • New, more reliable engine lineup
  • New, better electronics
  • Good, athletic styling
  • Superb performance
  • Gorgeous styling
  • Great drivetrain reliability
  • Good build quality
  • Exceptionally sensuous styling
  • Jewel-like instrument and controls
  • Superb V12 engine
  • Exceptional chassis and suspension
  • Very light
Cons
  • Uglier than R230
  • No more SL600
  • ABC is better but still unreliable
  • No gull wing doors
  • High 0.36 drag coefficient
  • Very little cargo space
  • Too exclusive

Price

Offers (incl. referral links)
Remove
Remove
Remove
Add up to 4 products to the comparison using the search bar above
Information on this page is provided on an as-is basis. No warranty on accuracy is implied. This page may contain affiliate links to third-party merchants such as Amazon and eBay. If you make a purchase using the supplied link, we may receive a commission. Neofiliac places the utmost respect for your privacy. We use no cookie whatsoever beyond that needed for the proper functioning of the website.