Prueba: Mercedes 300SL Gullwing vs Mercedes SLS AMG
ITL
10-jul-2010 20:52
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 Mercedes 300SL Price: £350,000+ Engine: 3.0-litre 6cyl, 212bhp 0-60mph: 8.8 seconds Economy: 17mpg (est) Claimed CO2: N/A  Once in a while, a car comes along that gains legendary status before it has even turned a wheel – and this is certainly the case with the Mercedes 300SL. As soon as its amazing gullwing doors swung open at the 1954 New York Motor Show, the coupé’s place in history was assured.Developed from the firm’s 1952 Le Mans-winning Sport Leicht (Sport Light) racer, the beautiful roadgoing model was packed with cutting-edge technology and novel engineering that instantly made rivals look old-fashioned. Its powerful 3.0-litre straight-six engine was the first to be fitted with direct injection, while its low-slung body was styled to be as aerodynamic as possible. The result was a 160mph top speed, which earned it the prestigious accolade of “fastest production car in the world”. Take a look at the SL today and it’s amazing to think the design is nearly 60 years old. It’s clear that the original has influenced the lines of the new SLS. Both machines share the same long and low nose, a wide grille with prominent three-pointed star and a gracefully rounded rear end. However, where the newcomer is brash and brutal, the 300 is delightfully delicate. Visual highlights include the subtle power bulges in the bonnet, the eye-catching chrome detailing and its distinctive wheelarch flares.  Pull on the beautifully crafted, one-piece alloy handle and the SL’s gullwing door rises effortlessly. As with the new car it’s an operation that manages to stop passers-by in their tracks. Climb over the wide sill – which hides part of the car’s intricate spaceframe chassis – and you’re confronted with an interior that’s dripping with Fifties style and sophistication. Soft red leather covers much of the cabin, while the dashboard gets the same silver finish as the exterior. In front of the driver is a huge, cream-coloured wheel and a large number of dials that monitor the likes of engine oil temperature and pressure – even the health of the battery.  Elsewhere, you’ll spot loads of gorgeous period details such as the Becker radio, chrome slider controls for the heating and a dash-top rear view mirror.
Prod the small silver starter button mounted behind the steering wheel, and the Merc’s straight-six coughs into life before settling into a rough idle. Once warmed up, the 3.0-litre unit delivers strong pace and pulls hard from low revs. But it’s the soundtrack that makes the biggest impression, thanks to an exhaust note which mixes thoroughbred racing car with World War II fighter plane.  Sadly, while the Gullwing’s performance is a match for many modern sports cars, its chassis is rooted in the past. Even when new the Merc had a reputation for knife-edge handling – and the passing of time has done little to improve matters. The main culprit of the car’s wayward behaviour is the antiquated swing-axle rear suspension, which can induce savage spins if you lift off the throttle mid-corner.  Heavy steering, weak drum brakes and a long-throw gearshift further undermine the SL’s driving dynamics.Despite these failings, a drive in the 300SL is an intoxicating experience. The sights, smells and sounds all combine to create an incredible sense of occasion that modern supercars struggle to match. Add in the sensational looks and it’s not hard to see why the Gullwing has earned its place in the motoring hall of fame. Mercedes SLS AMG Price: £157,500Engine: 6.2-litre V8, 563bhp 0-60mph: 4.1 seconds Economy: 9.2mpg Claimed CO2: 308g/km  Jaw-dropping looks are the first requirement of any supercar, and the new SLS doesn’t disappoint. It’s already a familiar sight thanks to numerous show appearances and its role as the official F1 safety car, but that hasn’t dulled the impact it makes when you see one right there in front of you. The low-slung Merc has a long nose, giving the new gullwing a cartoon-like quality. Retro details abound, with air vents on the bonnet and front wings punctuated by silver strakes, which have been borrowed directly from the original 300SL.  Its face is clearly inspired by the Fifties legend, too, and the sleek headlamps and thrusting grille have an unmistakable presence. The SLS is guaranteed to stand out from even the most exotic mid-engined rival, and it strikes a well judged balance between retro charm and cutting-edge appeal. Then, when you unlock it, the flush-fitting handles for the doors emerge from the bodywork to provide the car’s biggest talking point. A simple tug is enough to theatrically raise each of the doors, transforming the SLS from a car which merits attention into one that demands it. Climbing in is simply a matter of squeezing past the throng of people that invariably surround it, and sliding over the chunky sill down into the cabin. Closing the doors requires a short reach up from the seat to grasp the handle and pull them down manually.  The cabin is generously equipped and has a high-quality feel. The familiar Mercedes switchgear is mixed with unique touches, such as the quartet of alloy-trimmed rotary air vents which help to set the SLS apart from the firm’s usual fare.A wide transmission tunnel is home to an aircraft-inspired gear selector plus a row of buttons and dials to control the stability systems and gearbox settings. Firing up the keyless SLS requires a press of the glowing red starter. It flickers as the eight cylinders crank into life and settle down to a bassy idle. The 6.2-litre powerplant is at the heart of the SLS experience. Even when driven gently, with the seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox in its auto setting, you’re treated to an unmistakable V8 rumble. And as you lift off the throttle the exhaust emits a satisfying symphony of pops and bangs which are guaranteed to put a grin on your face.  Switch the gearbox past its Sport and Sport+ settings into manual mode, and you can experience the full AMG soundtrack – and few cars at any price sound as purposeful and threatening as the SLS at full tilt. Unfortunately, you’ll be able to enjoy its full voice only in short bursts on public roads, because it’s as savagely fast as it sounds. At the test track, it blasted from 0-60mph in 4.1 seconds and strode to 100mph faster than many so-called hot hatches reach 60mph. It demolished our in-gear tests, too, and blitzed from 30-70mph through the gears in a startling 3.1 seconds.The SLS is about more than simply an engine. Arrowing its long nose into a corner for the first time reveals sharp responses and genuine poise. The steering is light yet communicative, and the huge tyres generate ample amounts of grip.  Better still, the SLS never feels intimidating to drive – the upright windscreen and decent visibility help make light work of placing the Merc’s long nose. At low speeds, the firm suspension thumps into potholes and you feel even small bumps, but the trade-off at higher speeds is tight body control and alert responses.With 563bhp and 650Nm of torque under your right foot, though, it’s easy to break traction and light up the rear tyres. Mercedes has devised a three- stage ESP set-up with a Sports setting, but you still need quick reactions to catch the stubby tail when the system is disengaged. Reinventing a legend is fraught with difficulties and it’s all too easy for the end product to be compromised by its need to look like a car from another era. That’s not the fate of the SLS. Its unique styling, thunderous engine and epic performance make it a worthy successor to the original Gullwing.  Fuente: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carrevi...s_sls_amg.html |
M1 solo hay uno.
10-jul-2010 21:15
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Que belleza el 300SL,por muy chulo que sea el SLS,no llega ni de coña. Me esperaba mejores pretaciones del 300 la verdad. |
crMoCbmhs:o ieFeroo
10-jul-2010 21:27
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1- Fail 2- Eso no va aquí. Si pudiera elegir no se con cual me quedaría la verdad. El clásico es muy guapo pero el nuevo en directo acojona 
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*AutοBаn Spаm/flood/Trοll*
10-jul-2010 21:28
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supongo que sera cosa de gustos, pero a mi los clasicos no me llaman nada  asique me quedo con el sls  aunque la trasera no acaba de convencerme
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10-jul-2010 21:39
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El 300 sl es digno de un museo.El nuevo también es precioso. Dos superdeportivos de distintas épocas. |
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10-jul-2010 22:03
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| Mi opinión es que el 300 sl es el coche más bonito jamás fabricado en todos los aspectos y el SLS es un gran coche |
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10-jul-2010 22:12
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| Pienso que Mercedes ha creado un digno sucesor de un coche mítico. |
Carpetovetónico
10-jul-2010 22:16
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| Si ya el SLS me obsesiona, en azul se torna a demencia, creo que nunca un coche me habia gustado tanto. |
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10-jul-2010 22:26
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Eso es por que no lo has visto en directo. Te aseguro que flipas cuando le veas, y la trasera hasta es bonita 
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*AutοBаn Spаm/flood/Trοll*
10-jul-2010 22:29
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no me gusta refiriendome siempre al nivel de coches con los que lo comparo, es como el audi r8 para mi, es bonito, pero comparandolo a mi gusto con la competencia no me convence...el sls esta claro que si lo veo salgo corriendo por la calle detrás de el 
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10-jul-2010 22:37
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Pero aun asi, a mi me pasaba exactamente lo mismo, viendo sus competidores y el segmento, es de los ultimos que me compraria. La competencia es mejor. Hasta que lo vi en directo. Me lo compraba sin pensarlo teniendo la pasta. 
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10-jul-2010 23:22
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| Despues de verlo en directo puedo decir que no ha mancillado el nombre del "alas de gaviota", el coche es realmente bonito. |
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10-jul-2010 23:26
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El SLS es en directo mas bonito que en fotos, eso es cierto. De los que he visto, un color rojo metalizado, tirando a rosa, es el que mas me gusta.... PERO Al lado de uno de mediados de los 50 no tiene nada que hacer. He tenido la suerte de verlos ambos juntos y ...... bueno, contra uno de los coche mas bellos jamas hechos, se puede competir mal.... |
no te falta razon, ahi me has pillado 
Adicto al volante??
11-jul-2010 17:01
#21
| Ambos muy bonitos la verdad!!! Para que luego digan que Mercedes es de puretas!!! |
ForoCoches: Miembro
06-ago-2010 12:18
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A día de hoy el SLS es seguramente mi deportivo favorito, y en esa combinación de color exterior y tapicería interior más aún, me gusta más que en rojo que es demasiado llamativo, contando que se pueda llamar poco llamativo a ese coche en cualquier tono... Digno sucesor de todo un mito como el 300 sl, pero a decir verdad, no puedo asegurar que me guste más el nieto que el abuelo... |
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06-ago-2010 12:34
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Motor Clásico lo tasa en 205.000 mientras que ahí dice que ronda los 500.000. Bien es cierto que cuando ví la cotización de MC me sorprendió porque me lo esperaba maś caro. http://motor.terra.es/motor/pdf/doc_...sicos-0902.pdf Ni que decir tiene que me quedo con la tartana. |
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06-ago-2010 12:35
#26
Por fin!!!!!!  Mercedes ha cesado en su terquedad se seguir montando cambios de convertidor de par en modelos de talante deportivo. Espero que el SLS marque un antes y un después en los deportivos de Mercedes. |
Miembro considerable
06-ago-2010 12:45
#27
| Para mí es más guapo el clásico aunque me gusta mucho más el sonido del motor del SLS |
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06-ago-2010 13:04
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póngame los 2 por favor, impresionantes por éste tipo de cosas soy un amante de mercedes |