Mercedes-Benz SL
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.
Mercedes-Benz SL
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$124,600 |
| Fees | CA$2,075 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$2,345/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.7 l V8 |
| Power | 449 hp @ 5,250 rpm (335 kW) |
| Torque | 516 lb·ft @ 1,800 – 3,500 rpm (700 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | N/A |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 14.6 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.6 L/100km |
| Combined | 12.4 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 604 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 289 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| Massage seats | optional |
| Smart key | optional |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| Lane departure warning | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Premium audio system | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| 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 | P255/35YR19 |
| Rear tires | P285/30YR19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 2 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,613 mm (182″) |
| Width | 1,877 mm (74″) |
| Height | 1,316 mm (52″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,586 mm (102″) |
| Front track | 1,598 mm (63″) |
| Rear track | 1,600 mm (63″) |
| Weight | 1,785 kg (3,935 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 2 |
| Trunk | 241 l |
| Fuel tank | 75 l (16 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 | |
| Fuel economy | 5/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Safety | 6/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 70%(view ratings) |