Compare Mercedes-Benz SL R231 facelift vs Audi R8 (42) Spyder vs Mercedes-AMG SL-Class R232

Mercedes-Benz SL R231 facelift

Audi R8 (42) Spyder

Mercedes-AMG SL-Class R232

Mercedes-Benz SL R231 faceliftAudi R8 (42) SpyderMercedes-AMG SL-Class R232
Variants
SL 63 AMG Euro6d
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 400 Euro6d
SL 400
SL 500 Euro6d
SL 500
4.2 FSI 6DCT
4.2 FSI 7DCT
4.2 FSI MT
5.2 FSI 2012+ MT
5.2 FSI 6DCT
5.2 FSI 7DCT
5.2 FSI MT
GT
SL 55 4MATIC+
SL 63 4MATIC+

Reviews

Neofiliac score96%87%88%
Pros
  • Last chance to get V12 in a hardtop Mercedes
  • Still possible to get the M278 and M157 powered V8s
  • New 9G-Tronic automatic
  • Characterful V10 engine
  • Glorious 8700rpm redline
  • Great handling characteristics
  • Manual transmission
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Gorgeous with top down
  • Rather good performance
  • Decent styling
  • Good handling
  • Good build quality
Cons
  • More generic styling
  • Euro 6d-related reliability issues
  • Obsession with AWD
  • I4 engine in an SL
  • Larger than before
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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