Compare Mercedes-AMG SL R232 vs BMW M8 F91 Convertible
Variants
SL 55 4MATIC+
SL 63 4MATIC+
M8
M8 Competition
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
Engine Oil Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
68.0 L / 18.0 gal
Passengers
4
4
Payload
430 kg / 948 lbs
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
Multi-link
Turning Circle
12.8 m / 42.1 ft
12.2 m / 40.0 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1353 mm / 53.3 in
Size | Length
4705 mm / 185.2 in
4867 mm / 191.6 in
Size | Width
1915 mm / 75.4 in
1907 mm / 75.1 in | 2137 mm / 84.1 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1627.0 mm / 64.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1632.0 mm / 64.3 in
Weight
2010.0 kg / 4431.3 lbs
Wheelbase
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2827 mm / 111.3 in
Performance
CO2 Emission
268 ~ 288 g/km
241 ~ 246 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), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6 d-TEMP
Engine
M 177
S63B44
Engine | Bore
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
8.6:1
10.0:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 cc
4.4 L / 268.2 cu-in / 4395.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
88.3 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Twin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
9-speed
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT
Automatic M Steptronic
Production
Availability
2021
2019
Reviews
Neofiliac score
88%
87%
Pros
- Rather good performance
- Decent styling
- Good handling
- Good build quality
- Rather good performance
- Powerful V8 (perhaps the last from BMW)
- Decent handling
- Luxurious interior
Cons
- Obsession with AWD
- I4 engine in an SL
- Larger than before
- Low cargo capacity
- Poor ride comfort
- Reliability concerns
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