Compare Mercedes-AMG SL R232 vs Ferrari 812 GTS vs Mercedes SL R231

Variants
SL 55 4MATIC+
SL 63 4MATIC+
SL 63 AMG 537
SL 63 AMG 585
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 400
SL 500

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
213 L / 7.5 cu-ft ~ 240 L / 8.5 cu-ft
250 L / 8.8 cu-ft
241 L / 8.5 cu-ft ~ 381 L / 13.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.3 L / 13.0 qt
13.5 L / 14.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
13.2 L / 13.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
92.0 L / 24.3 gal
Passengers
4
2
2

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 390 mm
Ventilated discs, 398 mm
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 360 mm
Ventilated discs, 360 mm
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
13.2 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
13.1 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double wishbone
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double wishbone
Multi-link
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 275/35 ZR20 Rear wheel tires: 315/35 R20
Turning Circle
12.8 m / 42.1 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
96 mm / 3.8 in
Size | Height
1278 mm / 50.3 in
1315 mm / 51.8 in
Size | Length
4705 mm / 185.2 in
4693 mm / 184.8 in
4617 mm / 181.8 in
Size | Width
1915 mm / 75.4 in
1971 mm / 77.6 in
1877 mm / 73.9 in
Track Width | Front
1672.0 mm / 65.8 in
1600.0 mm / 63.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1645.0 mm / 64.8 in
1604.0 mm / 63.1 in
Weight
1645.0 kg / 3626.6 lbs
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 10J x 20 Rear wheel rims: 11.5J x 20
Wheelbase
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2720 mm / 107.1 in
2585 mm / 101.8 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.0 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
2.9 sec
Braking | 100 km/h - 0
32.0 m / 105.0 ft
Braking | 200 km/h - 0
121.0 m / 396.9 ft
CO2 Emission
268 ~ 288 g/km
373 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
Fuel Economy
11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined)
16.4 L/100km / 14.3 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
340.0 km/h / 211.3 mph
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
Engine
M 177
F140GA
Engine | Bore
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
94.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
8.6:1
13.5:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 cc
6.5 L / 396.4 cu-in / 6496.0 cc
Engine | Power
800.0 hp / 596.6 kW @ 8500 rpm
Engine | Redline
8900 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
123.2 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
78.0 mm / 3.1 in
Engine | Torque
718 Nm / 529.6 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V12 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
2019

Reviews

Neofiliac score
88%
99%
97%
Pros
  • Rather good performance
  • Decent styling
  • Good handling
  • Good build quality
  • Wonderful NA V12 engine
  • Mind-blowing performance
  • Glorious 8900rpm redline
  • Hard convertible top
  • Gorgeous styling with top up or down
  • Wonderful build quality
  • New, more reliable engine lineup
  • New, better electronics
  • Good, athletic styling
Cons
  • Obsession with AWD
  • I4 engine in an SL
  • Larger than before
  • Low cargo capacity
  • Cannot buy at MSRP
  • Uglier than R230
  • No more SL600
  • ABC is better but still unreliable

Price

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