Commentary for Makkot 16:12

לר"ש דאמר חנק חמור מסייף שגגת סייף ניתנה לכפרה שגגת חנק לא ניתנה לכפרה

According to Rabbi Shimon who says strangulation is more severe than decapitation [in the realm of punishment]. So, for the unwitting sin [in which, if he committed it intentionally, he would be punished with] beheading, he is given atonement [through exile]. But, an unwitting sin [which, if were done intentionally, would be punished with] strangulation, is not given atonement [through exile].

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