Mercedes-Benz SL R230 or Mercedes-Benz SL R231?

2001–2011 vs 2012–2020 · Convertible vs Convertible

In short

Length: SL R230 4,580 mm, SL R231 4,631 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: SL R230 317 l, SL R231 364 l.
Lowest consumption: SL R230 9.5 l/100 km, SL R231 7.7 l/100 km.
Power: SL R230 170–450 kW, SL R231 225–463 kW.
Standard equipment: SL R230 35 items (Base), SL R231 41 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz SL R2302001–2011 · 10 engines · Base, Sport Package, Edition 50, Grand EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz SL R2312012–2020 · 8 engines · Base, AMG Line, Sport Package, Mille Miglia 417 EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz SL R2302001–2011no listings	Mercedes-Benz SL R2312012–2020no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,535 mm–4,580 mm	Length4,612 mm–4,631 mm
Width	Width1,820 mm–1,827 mm	Width1,877 mm
Height	Height1,298 mm–1,317 mm	Height1,303 mm–1,315 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,560 mm	Wheelbase2,585 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance105 mm–115 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–110 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume235 l–317 l	Trunk volume241 l–364 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,680 kg–2,035 kg	Curb weight1,685 kg–1,950 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank80 l	Fuel tank75 l–80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2001–2011	Production years2012–2020
Body type	Body typeConvertible	Body typeConvertible
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines8
Power	Power170–450 kW (231–612 hp)	Power225–463 kW (306–630 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–6.2	Displacement (l)3.0–6.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9.5 l/100 km · SL 300	Lowest consumption7.7 l/100 km · SL 400
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.2 s · SL 65 AMG	Best 0–100 km/h4 s · SL 65 AMG
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim35 · Base	Items in the base trim41 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim42 · Sport Package	Items in the top trim44 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort9 · 11
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Power Folding Mirrors	Power Folding Mirrors✓	Power Folding Mirrors—
Mirror Memory	Mirror Memory✓	Mirror Memory—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 6
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats✓
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory✓	Driver's Seat Memory✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights5 · 5
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers—
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz SL R230 or Mercedes-Benz SL R231?

Length: Mercedes-Benz SL R231 4,631 mm, Mercedes-Benz SL R230 4,580 mm (a 51 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,585 vs 2,560 mm. Boot: 364 vs 317 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz SL R230 or Mercedes-Benz SL R231?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz SL R230 uses 9.5 l/100 km (SL 300); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz SL R231 7.7 l/100 km (SL 400).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz SL R230 or Mercedes-Benz SL R231?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz SL R230 makes 450 kW (612 hp) (SL 65 AMG); the strongest Mercedes-Benz SL R231 463 kW (630 hp) (SL 65 AMG).

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