Compare Mercedes-AMG SL R232 vs Audi R8 (42) Spyder vs Volvo C70 Convertible
Variants
SL 55 4MATIC+
SL 63 4MATIC+
4.2 FSI 6DCT
4.2 FSI 7DCT
4.2 FSI MT
5.2 FSI 2012+ MT
5.2 FSI 6DCT
5.2 FSI 7DCT
5.2 FSI MT
GT
2.0T 180
2.0T 225
2.0T 225 AT
2.0T 163
T5 239
T5 245
2.4T 200
2.5
2.5 AT
2.5T
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
213 L / 7.5 cu-ft ~ 240 L / 8.5 cu-ft
100 L / 3.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.3 L / 13.0 qt
25.0 L / 26.4 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.8 L / 6.1 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
4
2
4
Payload
300 kg / 661 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 390 mm
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 360 mm
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Semi-independent, Torsion
Turning Circle
12.8 m / 42.1 ft
11.8 m / 38.7 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
110 mm / 4.3 in
Size | Height
1244 mm / 49.0 in
Size | Length
4705 mm / 185.2 in
Size | Width
1915 mm / 75.4 in
Track Width | Front
1638.0 mm / 64.5 in
1520.0 mm / 59.8 in
Track Width | Rear
1595.0 mm / 62.8 in
1520.0 mm / 59.8 in
Wheelbase
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2650 mm / 104.3 in
2660 mm / 104.7 in
Performance
CO2 Emission
268 ~ 288 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
Fuel Economy
11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Rear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
M 177
Engine | Bore
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
8.6:1
12.5:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 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
Production
Availability
2021
Reviews
Neofiliac score
88%
87%
28%
Pros
- Rather good performance
- Decent styling
- Good handling
- Good build quality
- Characterful V10 engine
- Glorious 8700rpm redline
- Great handling characteristics
- Manual transmission
- Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
- Gorgeous with top down
- Characterful I5 engines
- No diesel nonsense
- Reliable drivetrain
Cons
- Obsession with AWD
- I4 engine in an SL
- Larger than before
- Low cargo capacity
- Ugly with the top up and down
- Low cargo capacity
- Poor suspension setup
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