Compare Mercedes-AMG SL R232 vs Mercedes SL R230 facelift 2 vs Mercedes CLK A209 facelift Convertible
Variants
SL 55 4MATIC+
SL 63 4MATIC+
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 280
SL 300
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
CLK 63 AMG
CLK 200 Kompressor 163 MT
CLK 200 Kompressor 184 MT
CLK 280 MT
CLK 320 CDI MT
CLK 350
CLK 500 M113
CLK 500 M273
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
213 L / 7.5 cu-ft ~ 240 L / 8.5 cu-ft
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.3 L / 13.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
Passengers
4
2
4
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 390 mm
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 360 mm
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
12.8 m / 42.1 ft
11.0 m / 36.2 ft
10.8 m / 35.3 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1317 mm / 51.9 in
Size | Length
4705 mm / 185.2 in
4562 mm / 179.6 in
4652 mm / 183.1 in
Size | Width
1915 mm / 75.4 in
1820 mm / 71.7 in | 2069 mm / 81.5 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1547.0 mm / 60.9 in
Wheelbase
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2715 mm / 106.9 in
Performance
CO2 Emission
268 ~ 288 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
0.30
Fuel Economy
11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
M 177
Engine | Bore
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
8.6:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 cc
Engine | Redline
6500 rpm
Engine | Stroke
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
9-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT
Automatic
Production
Availability
2021
Reviews
Neofiliac score
88%
93%
71%
Pros
- Rather good performance
- Decent styling
- Good handling
- Good build quality
- M275-powered V12s remained
- New SL63 AMG is characterful, though unreliable
- Improvements with M272/M273 engines
- Improvements with the 7G-Tronic automatic
- Improved electronics
- More modern styling
- More powerful drivetrain
- Improvement in build quality
Cons
- Obsession with AWD
- I4 engine in an SL
- Larger than before
- Low cargo capacity
- No more M113K-powered SL55 AMG
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Some engine reliability concerns
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