Compare Mercedes SL R231 facelift vs Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet A217 facelift

Variants
SL 63 AMG Euro6d
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 400 Euro6d
SL 400
SL 500 Euro6d
SL 500
AMG S 63 4MATIC+
AMG S 65
S 560

Capacity

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

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1417 mm / 55.8 in
Size | Width
1877 mm / 73.9 in | 2099 mm / 82.6 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1600.0 mm / 63.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1604.0 mm / 63.1 in
Wheelbase
2585 mm / 101.8 in
2945 mm / 115.9 in

Performance

Braking | 200 km/h - 0
143.9 m / 472.0 ft
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
Emission Standard
Euro 6

Reviews

Neofiliac score
96%
94%
Pros
  • Last chance to get V12 in a hardtop Mercedes
  • Still possible to get the M278 and M157 powered V8s
  • New 9G-Tronic automatic
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Last chance to get V12 from Mercedes
  • Good interior design
Cons
  • More generic styling
  • Euro 6d-related reliability issues
  • Downgrade in styling with uglier grilles
  • Hot-V M176/M177 less reliable than the M156/M157

Price

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