Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz SL

Price $123,400 – $242,500
Fuel consumption 9.5 – 16.7 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 72%(view ratings)
There are no major changes to the sixth generation of the legendary SL for 2015. The three versions from last year’s catalogue are back. Between the entry-level SL550 and the SL65 AMG with its 612-hp V12, there’s the SL63 AMG, which sees its power increase from 530 to 577 horsepower. Priced at nearly a quarter-million dollars, the SL-Class has no shortage of envelope-pushing technology.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 72%
Driving 7/10
Safety 9/10
Interior 6/10
Reliability 8/10
Winter driving 5/10
Comfort 8/10

What's new in 2015

N/A

Pros

  • Meticulous finish
  • High-performance AMG models
  • Quiet ride
  • Small turning radius

Cons

  • Heavy
  • Trunk capacity
  • Chassis not rigid enough
  • Handling is more GT than Sport

Recalls

none