Compare Mercedes SL R231 facelift vs Rolls-Royce Corniche V vs Rolls-Royce Dawn

Variants
SL 63 AMG Euro6d
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 400 Euro6d
SL 400
SL 500 Euro6d
SL 500
Dawn
Dawn Black Badge

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
187 L / 6.6 cu-ft
321 L / 11.3 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
100.0 L / 26.4 gal
Passengers
2
4
4
Payload
365 kg / 805 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/55 R17 W
Turning Circle
12.7 m / 41.7 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1475 mm / 58.1 in
1502 mm / 59.1 in
Size | Length
5405 mm / 212.8 in
5285 mm / 208.1 in
Size | Width
1877 mm / 73.9 in | 2099 mm / 82.6 in (mirror unfolded)
1910 mm / 75.2 in
1947 mm / 76.7 in
Track Width | Front
1600.0 mm / 63.0 in
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1604.0 mm / 63.1 in
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
Weight
2735.0 kg / 6029.6 lbs
2560.0 kg / 5643.8 lbs
Wheel Size
17 in
Wheelbase
2585 mm / 101.8 in
3061 mm / 120.5 in
3112 mm / 122.5 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
8.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
8.1 sec
Braking | 200 km/h - 0
143.9 m / 472.0 ft
Fuel Economy
19.1 L/100km / 12.3 MPG (combined) | 27.5 L/100km / 8.6 MPG (urban) | 14.2 L/100km / 16.6 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph
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 | Bore
104.1 mm / 4.1 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
8.0:1
10.0:1
Engine | Displacement
6.7 L / 411.8 cu-in / 6748.0 cc
6.6 L / 402.3 cu-in / 6592.0 cc
Engine | Power
329.0 hp / 245.3 kW @ 4000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
48.8 hp/L / 0.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
99.1 mm / 3.9 in
Engine | Torque
738 Nm / 544.3 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 2 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V12 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
4-speed
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic

Production

Availability
2000 ~ 2002

Reviews

Neofiliac score
96%
81%
96%
Pros
  • Last chance to get V12 in a hardtop Mercedes
  • Still possible to get the M278 and M157 powered V8s
  • New 9G-Tronic automatic
  • Exceptionally luxurious
  • Elegant, though dated styling
  • Exceptional luxury and comfort
  • Elegant styling
  • Awe-inspiring 601hp of power and tremendous 840Nm of torque
  • RWD
Cons
  • More generic styling
  • Euro 6d-related reliability issues
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Lethargic handling
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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