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Compare Mercedes-AMG SL R232 vs Chevrolet Corvette C5 Convertible vs Opel Astra H TwinTop

Variants
SL 55 4MATIC+
SL 63 4MATIC+
ZR-1
ZR-1 AT
Z06
Z06 AT
1.6 105
1.6 115
1.6T
1.8 125
1.8 140
1.8 140 AT
1.9 CDTI
2.0T 170
2.0T 200

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
213 L / 7.5 cu-ft ~ 240 L / 8.5 cu-ft
393 L / 13.9 cu-ft
205 L / 7.2 cu-ft ~ 440 L / 15.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.3 L / 13.0 qt
12.6 L / 13.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.1 L / 6.4 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
52.0 L / 13.7 gal
Passengers
4
2
4
Payload
470 kg / 1036 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 390 mm
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 360 mm
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Semi-independent
Tire Size
245/45 R18, 275/40 R18
Turning Circle
12.8 m / 42.1 ft
11.2 m / 36.7 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
122 mm / 4.8 in
Size | Height
1411 mm / 55.6 in
Size | Length
4705 mm / 185.2 in
4476 mm / 176.2 in
Size | Width
1915 mm / 75.4 in
1759 mm / 69.3 in | 2021 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded) | 1831 mm / 72.1 in (mirror folded)
Track Width | Front
1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
1488.0 mm / 58.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1577.0 mm / 62.1 in
1481.0 mm / 58.3 in
Wheel Size
18 in
Wheelbase
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2614 mm / 102.9 in

Performance

CO2 Emission
268 ~ 288 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
0.31
Fuel Economy
11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
M 177
LS1
Engine | Bore
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
99.0 mm / 3.9 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
8.6:1
10.1:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 cc
5.7 L / 345.7 cu-in / 5665.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 2 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
9-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT

Production

Availability
2021
2006 ~ 2010

Reviews

Neofiliac score
88%
83%
29%
Pros
  • Rather good performance
  • Decent styling
  • Good handling
  • Good build quality
  • Iconic LS engine
  • Solid drivetrain
  • Double wishbone suspensions all around
  • Sleek styling
  • Cheap hardtop convertible
  • True top-down driving experience
  • Decent styling
Cons
  • Obsession with AWD
  • I4 engine in an SL
  • Larger than before
  • Low cargo capacity
  • Slow and sluggish
  • No powerful engine options
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Not very comfortable

Price

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