Compare Mercedes SL R231 vs Mercedes AMG GT Roadster
Variants
SL 63 AMG 537
SL 63 AMG 585
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 400
SL 500
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
Engine Oil Capacity
7.0 L / 7.4 qt
Fuel Capacity
65.0 L / 17.2 gal
Passengers
2
2
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
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
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Construction
Body Style
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
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
Engine
M 178 DE 40 AL
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 cc
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%
91%
Pros
- New, more reliable engine lineup
- New, better electronics
- Good, athletic styling
- Good performance overall
- Relatively tight and light
- Robust drivetrain
Cons
- Uglier than R230
- No more SL600
- ABC is better but still unreliable
- High 0.38 drag coefficient
- Very little cargo space
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