Compare Mercedes-AMG SL R232 vs Lexus SC 430
Variants
SL 55 4MATIC+
SL 63 4MATIC+
5AT
6AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
213 L / 7.5 cu-ft ~ 240 L / 8.5 cu-ft
135 L / 4.8 cu-ft ~ 450 L / 15.9 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.3 L / 13.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
Passengers
4
4
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 390 mm
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 360 mm
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Tire Size
245/40 R18
Turning Circle
12.8 m / 42.1 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1349.0 mm / 53.1 in
Size | Length
4705 mm / 185.2 in
Size | Width
1915 mm / 75.4 in
1825 mm / 71.9 in
Track Width | Front
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1535.0 mm / 60.4 in
Wheelbase
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2620 mm / 103.1 in
Performance
CO2 Emission
268 ~ 288 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
Fuel Economy
11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine
M 177
Engine | Bore
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
8.6:1
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 cc
4.3 L / 262.0 cu-in / 4293.0 cc
Engine | Power
285.0 hp / 212.5 kW @ 5600 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
66.4 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Torque
419 Nm / 309.0 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
9-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT
Automatic
Production
Availability
2021
2001 ~ 2005
Reviews
Neofiliac score
88%
97%
Pros
- Rather good performance
- Decent styling
- Good handling
- Good build quality
- Sensuous, elegant styling
- Folding hard top
- Superb drivetrain reliability
- Characterful V8
- Easy to maintain and DIY
Cons
- Obsession with AWD
- I4 engine in an SL
- Larger than before
- Low cargo capacity
- Small cargo capacity
- Useless rear seats
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