Compare Mercedes-AMG SL R232 vs Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet A217 facelift

Variants
SL 55 4MATIC+
SL 63 4MATIC+
AMG S 63 4MATIC+
AMG S 65
S 560

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
213 L / 7.5 cu-ft ~ 240 L / 8.5 cu-ft
350 L / 12.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.3 L / 13.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 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
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Turning Circle
12.8 m / 42.1 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1417 mm / 55.8 in
Size | Length
4705 mm / 185.2 in
Size | Width
1915 mm / 75.4 in
Wheelbase
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2945 mm / 115.9 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
Emission Standard
Euro 6
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 | 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

Production

Availability
2021

Reviews

Neofiliac score
88%
94%
Pros
  • Rather good performance
  • Decent styling
  • Good handling
  • Good build quality
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Last chance to get V12 from Mercedes
  • Good interior design
Cons
  • Obsession with AWD
  • I4 engine in an SL
  • Larger than before
  • Low cargo capacity
  • Downgrade in styling with uglier grilles
  • Hot-V M176/M177 less reliable than the M156/M157

Price

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