Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz SL

Price $124,600 – $245,000
Fuel consumption 9.5 – 16.7 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 70%(view ratings)
An iconic convertible, the SL-Class is a grand touring roadster whose hardtop folds back. There are three twin-turbo engines on offer: a 4.6-litre V8 with 449 horsepower (that's 20 more than in 2015) in the SL550; a 5.5-litre V8 with 577 horsepower in the SL63 AMG; and the super-fit 6.0-litre V12 with 621 thoroughbreds and 737 lb.-ft. of torque in the SL65 AMG. The SL line-up is devoid of all-wheel drive, as the 7-speed automatic transmissions relay power to the rear wheels.

Detailed ratings

Global rating
The Car Guide rating 70%
Fuel economy 5/10
Reliability 7/10
Safety 6/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 7/10
Sport cars over $100,000
The Car Guide rating 71%
Fuel economy 6/10
Reliability 7/10
Safety 6/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 7/10

What's new in 2016

No major change

Pros

N/A

Cons

N/A

Recalls

none