Compare Mercedes SL R231 facelift vs Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet A217 vs Bentley Continental GT 3

Variants
SL 63 AMG Euro6d
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 400 Euro6d
SL 400
SL 500 Euro6d
SL 500
S 63 AMG 4MATIC
S 65 AMG
S 500
Maybach S 650
Continental GT Speed
Continental GT V8
Continental GT W12

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
350 L / 12.4 cu-ft
358 L / 12.6 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
Passengers
2
4
4

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
265/40 R21, 305/35 R21
Turning Circle
11.5 m / 37.8 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1417 mm / 55.8 in
1405 mm / 55.3 in
Size | Length
5027 mm / 197.9 in
4850 mm / 190.9 in
Size | Width
1877 mm / 73.9 in | 2099 mm / 82.6 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1600.0 mm / 63.0 in
1625.0 mm / 64.0 in
1672.0 mm / 65.8 in
Track Width | Rear
1604.0 mm / 63.1 in
1649.0 mm / 64.9 in
1664.0 mm / 65.5 in
Wheelbase
2585 mm / 101.8 in
2945 mm / 115.9 in
2851 mm / 112.2 in

Performance

Braking | 200 km/h - 0
143.9 m / 472.0 ft
Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
0.29
Top Speed
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), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Engine | Bore
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Engine | Stroke
89.5 mm / 3.5 in
Fuel Capacity
90 L / 23.78 gal
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)

Production

Debut
2017 Frankfurt Motor Show
Made In
UK

Reviews

Neofiliac score
96%
96%
90%
Pros
  • Last chance to get V12 in a hardtop Mercedes
  • Still possible to get the M278 and M157 powered V8s
  • New 9G-Tronic automatic
  • Great, opulent styling
  • Decent build quality
  • Powerful engine lineup without tiny weasels
  • Last chance to get V12 from Merc
  • Much improved styling
  • Superb performance
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • High customizability
  • Improved interior
Cons
  • More generic styling
  • Euro 6d-related reliability issues
  • V12 married to MBC
  • S63 AMG limited to AWD
  • Somewhat obnoxious
  • Only AWD

Price

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