Compare Mercedes-AMG SL R232 vs Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster vs Mercedes SL R231 facelift

Variants
SL 55 4MATIC+
SL 63 4MATIC+
Roadster
Final Edition GT Roadster
GT Roadster
SL 63 AMG Euro6d
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 400 Euro6d
SL 400
SL 500 Euro6d
SL 500

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
213 L / 7.5 cu-ft ~ 240 L / 8.5 cu-ft
173 L / 6.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.3 L / 13.0 qt
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
Passengers
4
2
2

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 390 mm
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 360 mm
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Turning Circle
12.8 m / 42.1 ft
11.9 m / 39.0 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1261 mm / 49.6 in
Size | Length
4705 mm / 185.2 in
4638 mm / 182.6 in
Size | Width
1915 mm / 75.4 in
1877 mm / 73.9 in | 2099 mm / 82.6 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1682.0 mm / 66.2 in
1600.0 mm / 63.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1604.0 mm / 63.1 in
Wheel Size
19 in, 20 in
Wheelbase
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2680 mm / 105.5 in
2585 mm / 101.8 in

Performance

Braking | 200 km/h - 0
143.9 m / 472.0 ft
CO2 Emission
268 ~ 288 g/km
308 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
0.36
Fuel Economy
11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined)
13.2 L/100km / 17.8 MPG (combined) | 19.9 L/100km / 11.8 MPG (urban) | 9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
M 177
M 159.980
Engine | Bore
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
102.2 mm / 4.0 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
8.6:1
11.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 cc
6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
94.6 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
9-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT
Double clutch transmission (DCT)

Production

Availability
2021

Reviews

Neofiliac score
88%
92%
96%
Pros
  • Rather good performance
  • Decent styling
  • Good handling
  • Good build quality
  • Superb performance
  • Gorgeous styling
  • Great drivetrain reliability
  • Good build quality
  • Last chance to get V12 in a hardtop Mercedes
  • Still possible to get the M278 and M157 powered V8s
  • New 9G-Tronic automatic
Cons
  • Obsession with AWD
  • I4 engine in an SL
  • Larger than before
  • Low cargo capacity
  • No gull wing doors
  • High 0.36 drag coefficient
  • Very little cargo space
  • More generic styling
  • Euro 6d-related reliability issues

Price

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