Mercedes-Benz SL R231 or Mercedes-Benz SL R232?

2012–2020 vs 2021–present · Convertible vs Convertible

In short

Length: SL R231 4,631 mm, SL R232 4,705 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: SL R231 364 l, SL R232 240 l.
Lowest consumption: SL R231 7.7 l/100 km, SL R232 4 l/100 km.
Power: SL R231 225–463 kW, SL R232 280–600 kW.
Standard equipment: SL R231 41 items (Base), SL R232 46 items (AMG Line).
On Autodrom: SL R232 from €29,350 (1 listing); no SL R231 is listed right now.

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

Mercedes-Benz SL R2322021–present · 5 engines · AMG Line, Premium Plus, Premium, Night PackageSpecifications →1 listing from €29,350 →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz SL R2312012–2020no listings	Mercedes-Benz SL R2322021–present1 listing · from €29,350
Dimensions
Length	Length4,612 mm–4,631 mm	Length4,705 mm
Width	Width1,877 mm	Width1,915 mm
Height	Height1,303 mm–1,315 mm	Height1,353 mm–1,359 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,585 mm	Wheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance105 mm–110 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–110 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume241 l–364 l	Trunk volume213 l–240 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,685 kg–1,950 kg	Curb weight1,810 kg–2,195 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank75 l–80 l	Fuel tank65 l–70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2012–2020	Production years2021–present
Body type	Body typeConvertible	Body typeConvertible
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines5
Power	Power225–463 kW (306–630 hp)	Power280–600 kW (381–816 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–6.0	Displacement (l)2.0–4.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.7 l/100 km · SL 400	Lowest consumption4 l/100 km · SL 63 S E Performance
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4 s · SL 65 AMG	Best 0–100 km/h2.9 s · SL 63 S E Performance
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed317 km/h
Trim levelsBase · AMG Line
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim41 · Base	Items in the base trim46 · AMG Line
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim44 · AMG Line	Items in the top trim47 · Premium Plus
Equipment · Comfort11 · 16
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control—	Adaptive Cruise Control✓
Front Parking Sensors	Front Parking Sensors—	Front Parking Sensors✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera—	Rear-view Camera✓
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—
Active Power Steering	Active Power Steering—	Active Power Steering✓
Drive Mode Selection	Drive Mode Selection—	Drive Mode Selection✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Paddle Shifters	Paddle Shifters—	Paddle Shifters✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Heated Steering Wheel	Heated Steering Wheel—	Heated Steering Wheel✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Adaptive suspension	Adaptive suspension—	Adaptive suspension✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 7
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—
Front Seats Memory	Front Seats Memory—	Front Seats Memory✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats—	Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Ambient Lighting	Ambient Lighting—	Ambient Lighting✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 6
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto—	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
Wireless Phone Charging	Wireless Phone Charging—	Wireless Phone Charging✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights5 · 1
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—
Equipment · Safety10 · 11
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—
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition—	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
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—
Two-way Alarm	Two-way Alarm—	Two-way Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels—
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels—	R19 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€29,350

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz SL R231 or Mercedes-Benz SL R232?

Length: Mercedes-Benz SL R232 4,705 mm, Mercedes-Benz SL R231 4,631 mm (a 74 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,700 vs 2,585 mm. Boot: 240 vs 364 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz SL R231 or Mercedes-Benz SL R232?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz SL R231 uses 7.7 l/100 km (SL 400); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz SL R232 4 l/100 km (SL 63 S E Performance).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz SL R231 or Mercedes-Benz SL R232?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz SL R231 makes 463 kW (630 hp) (SL 65 AMG); the strongest Mercedes-Benz SL R232 600 kW (816 hp) (SL 63 S E Performance).

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