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Compare Mercedes SL R231 facelift vs Mercedes SL R230 vs Cadillac XLR

Variants
SL 63 AMG Euro6d
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 400 Euro6d
SL 400
SL 500 Euro6d
SL 500
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350 MT
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
XLR
XLR-V

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 317 L / 11.2 cu-ft
125 L / 4.4 cu-ft ~ 328 L / 11.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.6 L / 8.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
68.0 L / 18.0 gal
Passengers
2
2
2

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1279 mm / 50.4 in
Size | Length
4535 mm / 178.5 in
4513 mm / 177.7 in
Size | Width
1877 mm / 73.9 in | 2099 mm / 82.6 in (mirror unfolded)
1836 mm / 72.3 in
Track Width | Front
1600.0 mm / 63.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1604.0 mm / 63.1 in
Wheel Size
8J X 18
Wheelbase
2585 mm / 101.8 in
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2685 mm / 105.7 in

Performance

Braking | 100 km/h - 0
36.3 m / 119.1 ft
Braking | 200 km/h - 0
143.9 m / 472.0 ft
CO2 Emission
291 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.29 ~ 0.34
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 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
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine | Redline
6000 rpm
Engine | Stroke
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Reviews

Neofiliac score
96%
96%
89%
Pros
  • Last chance to get V12 in a hardtop Mercedes
  • Still possible to get the M278 and M157 powered V8s
  • New 9G-Tronic automatic
  • Superb V8 and V12 engine lineup
  • Elegant yet athletic styling
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Wonderful styling
  • Hardtop convertible
  • As well built as any modern Cadillac
  • Rear-mounted transmission
Cons
  • More generic styling
  • Euro 6d-related reliability issues
  • Bad electronics inside
  • ABC suspension problems
  • Unbefitting V6 offered
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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