Mercedes-Benz SL
With its magnificent output, the SL is in the high-performance luxury cabriolet category. There’s a choice of either the V8 or V12 engines. The SL550 has a 5.5-litre V8, while the SL63 AMG has a 6.2-litre V8. As for the two V12s, they are found in the SL600 (5.5 litres) and the SL65 AMG (6.0 litres). This is a car that does everything well either being a sport car or a luxury cruiser.
Mercedes-Benz SL
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$176,300 |
Fees | CA$1,995 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$3,000 |
Monthly payments | CA$3,318/month |
Powertrain | |
Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
Drivetrain | RWD |
Vehicle type / Category | |
Vehicle type | N/A |
Category | N/A |
Assembly | N/A |
Generation | N/A |
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
City | 18.4 L/100km |
Highway | 11.2 L/100km |
Combined | 15.2 L/100km |
CO₂ emissions | 350 g/km |
Equipment | |
Sunroof | standard |
Heated front seats | standard |
Ventilated front seats | standard |
Massage seats | standard |
Smart key | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | optional |
GPS | standard |
Infotainment | |
Auxiliary audio input | standard |
CD player | standard |
Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
Android Auto compatible | not available |
Premium audio system | standard |
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
Turning diameter | 11 m (36′) |
Front suspension | independent, multi-link |
Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Front tires | P255/35R19 |
Rear tires | P285/30R19 |
Safety | |
Seat belts | 2 |
Dimensions / Weight | |
Length | 4,562 mm (180″) |
Width | 1,821 mm (72″) |
Height | 1,273 mm (50″) |
Wheelbase | 2,560 mm (101″) |
Front track | 1,560 mm (61″) |
Rear track | 1,537 mm (61″) |
Weight | 2,040 kg (4,497 lb) |
Capacities | |
Passengers | 2 |
Trunk | 289 l |
Fuel tank | 80 l (18 gal) |
Towing capacity | N/A |
Performance | |
0-100 km/h | N/A |
80-120 km/h | N/A |
Top speed | N/A |
Braking distance | N/A |
Warranty | |
Base warranty | N/A |
Powertrain warranty | N/A |
The Car Guide rating | |
Driving | 9/10 |
Safety | 10/10 |
Interior | 6/10 |
Reliability | 6/10 |
Winter driving | 6/10 |
Comfort | 8/10 |
Average | 75%(view ratings) |