Compare Mercedes-AMG SL R232 vs McLaren 12C Spider

Variants
SL 55 4MATIC+
SL 63 4MATIC+

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
213 L / 7.5 cu-ft ~ 240 L / 8.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.3 L / 13.0 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
72.0 L / 19.0 gal
Passengers
4
2

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 390 mm
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 360 mm
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
235/35 R19, 305/30 R20
Turning Circle
12.8 m / 42.1 ft
12.3 m / 40.3 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
120 mm / 4.7 in
Size | Height
1203 mm / 47.4 in
Size | Length
4705 mm / 185.2 in
4509 mm / 177.5 in
Size | Width
1915 mm / 75.4 in
1908 mm / 75.1 in | 2093 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1656.0 mm / 65.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1583.0 mm / 62.3 in
Weight
1474.0 kg / 3249.6 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 19, 11J x 20
Wheelbase
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2670 mm / 105.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.1 sec
Braking | 100 km/h - 0
30.7 m / 100.7 ft
Braking | 200 km/h - 0
123.5 m / 405.1 ft
CO2 Emission
268 ~ 288 g/km
279 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
Fuel Economy
11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined)
11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
329.0 km/h / 204.4 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine
M 177
M838T
Engine | Bore
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
8.6:1
8.7:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 cc
3.8 L / 231.8 cu-in / 3799.0 cc
Engine | Power
625.0 hp / 466.1 kW @ 7500 rpm
Engine | Redline
8500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
164.5 hp/L / 2.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
69.9 mm / 2.8 in
Engine | Torque
600 Nm / 442.5 lb-ft @ 3000-7000 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
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
Automatic SSG

Production

Availability
2021
2011 ~ 2014

Reviews

Neofiliac score
88%
87%
Pros
  • Rather good performance
  • Decent styling
  • Good handling
  • Good build quality
  • Hardtop convertible
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Glorious 8500rpm redline
  • Great suspension setup
Cons
  • Obsession with AWD
  • I4 engine in an SL
  • Larger than before
  • Low cargo capacity
  • Some awkward angles

Price

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