Compare Mercedes SL R231 facelift vs Mercedes AMG GT Roadster

Variants
SL 63 AMG Euro6d
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 400 Euro6d
SL 400
SL 500 Euro6d
SL 500
GT
GT C
GT S

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
165 L / 5.8 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
7.0 L / 7.4 qt
Fuel Capacity
65.0 L / 17.2 gal
Passengers
2
2

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
9.5 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
9.4 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
14.0 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
96 mm / 3.8 in
Size | Width
1877 mm / 73.9 in | 2099 mm / 82.6 in (mirror unfolded)
1939 mm / 76.3 in | 2075 mm / 81.7 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1600.0 mm / 63.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1604.0 mm / 63.1 in
1651.0 mm / 65.0 in
Wheelbase
2585 mm / 101.8 in
2630 mm / 103.5 in

Performance

Braking | 200 km/h - 0
143.9 m / 472.0 ft
Coefficient Of Drag
0.38
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine
M 178 DE 40 AL
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 cc
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)

Production

Availability
2017

Reviews

Neofiliac score
96%
91%
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 performance overall
  • Relatively tight and light
  • Robust drivetrain
Cons
  • More generic styling
  • Euro 6d-related reliability issues
  • High 0.38 drag coefficient
  • Very little cargo space

Price

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