Mercedes-Benz SL
A classic grand touring automobile, the Mercedes-Benz SL is currently in its seventh generation, which debuted last year with standard all-wheel drive and a soft top instead of the retractable hard top. No longer a 2+2 convertible, it can now accommodate four adults. Under the long hood is a turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine producing 577 horsepower and 590 lb-ft. of torque. A plug-in hybrid model is set to join the lineup in the near future.
Mercedes-Benz SL
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$221,500 |
| Fees | CA$2,175 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$3,000 |
| Monthly payments | CA$4,169/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4,0 l V8 |
| Power | 577 hp @ 5,500 rpm (430 kW) |
| Torque | 590 lb·ft @ 2,500 – 5,000 rpm (800 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Convertible |
| Category | Luxury convertible, Luxury sport car |
| Assembly | Bremen, DE |
| Generation | 7 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 18.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 11.8 L/100km |
| Combined | 15.3 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 522 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 360 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Head-up display | optional |
| Surround-view camera | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | not available |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P275/35R21 |
| Rear tires | P305/30R21 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 4 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,705 mm (185″) |
| Width | 1,915 mm (75″) |
| Height | 1,353 mm (53″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106″) |
| Weight | 1,970 kg (4,343 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 4 |
| Trunk | 240 l |
| Fuel tank | 80 l (18 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.6 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | 315 km/h (196 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | N/A |
| Reliability | N/A |
| Safety | N/A |
| Infotainment | N/A |
| Driving | N/A |
| Overall | N/A |
| Average | N/A |