Mercedes-Benz SL
Benz’s ultimate grand touring convertible, the SL benefits from a power-folding hard top, a lavishly trimmed cockpit with a wide selection of colours and accenting as well as a Haman/Kardon surround sound system. The options list includes a seat massaging feature, hot-air neck warmers and a suite of advanced driving aids. Powertrains with 362 and 449 horsepower are also part of the equation.
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10 Vehicles That Will Increase in Value in 2022 According to Hagerty
10 Vehicles That Will Increase in Value in 2022 According to HagertyClassic car insurer Hagerty just released a list of models that have a good chance of increasing in value in 2022. "Life is too short to drive boring cars, and our 2022 index shows which cars should be acquired now before they become less affordable," says Larry Webster, senior vice …
First Drives
2017 Mercedes-Benz SL: More Evocative and More Refined
2017 Mercedes-Benz SL: More Evocative and More RefinedIf ever there was only one legendary model in Mercedes-Benz’s history, it would be the SL Gullwing. Designed in the 1950s to withstand the Carrera Panamericana and other gruelling tests, its success on the racetrack prompted Mercedes-Benz to build production model in its likeness. Today, these models are some of …
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2017 Mercedes-Benz SL: We’re Driving it This Week
2017 Mercedes-Benz SL: We’re Driving it This WeekThe Car Guide is on its way to California to drive the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL on a trip between Los Angeles and San Diego. For Mercedes-Benz, the SL is the flagship model whose design often marked the auto industry. We just have to think of the very first SL, launched …
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2014 Mercedes-Benz SL550: Prestige, Performance and Comfort
2014 Mercedes-Benz SL550: Prestige, Performance and ComfortFor years we’ve been explaining that the letters S and L in this car’s name stand for “sport leicht,” which refers to a “light sport” car. But today these letters more accurately describe “sport” and “luxury” as the 1,785-kilogram vehicle doesn’t exactly qualify as a featherweight. The term “sport” refers …
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Three Mercedes-Benz Recalls Affecting 22,000 Late-Model Vehicles in Canada
Three Mercedes-Benz Recalls Affecting 22,000 Late-Model Vehicles in CanadaMercedes-Benz has just announced three separate recalls affecting more than 22,000 vehicles in Canada. The worst part is that they’re all recent or brand new models. The largest recall involves approximately 18,000 GLE and GLS SUVs from the 2020-2023 model years, more specifically units equipped with a V6 engine and …
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2025 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance Has Insane Power, Torque
2025 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance Has Insane Power, TorqueIf for some weird reason you thought the Mercedes-Benz SL roadster lacked gusto despite its twin-turbocharged V8 producing 577 horsepower, we’re happy to report that a brand new Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance will launch in Canada in late 2024 as a 2025 model. By optimizing the V8 and …
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Juan Manuel Fangio’s 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster Headed to Auction
Juan Manuel Fangio’s 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster Headed to AuctionCar enthusiasts and collectors know how valuable the celebrated Mercedes-Benz 300SL is. A 1955 Gullwing model was recently sold for $6.82 million USD, just so you know. Now, imagine an example that once belonged to, and was driven by a racing legend, more specifically five-time Formula One champion Juan Manuel …
New Models
2022 Mercedes-AMG SL Keeps V8 Engine, Adds AWD
2022 Mercedes-AMG SL Keeps V8 Engine, Adds AWDThe all-new 2022 Mercedes-AMG SL today made its global debut as a car developed completely independently by Mercedes-AMG in Affalterbach, Germany. A host of changes are in store for this next chapter in the long history of the iconic SL . The most obvious one is the return of a …
Los Angeles
A Teaser Of The Next Mercedes-Benz SL
A Teaser Of The Next Mercedes-Benz SLWhile the Mercedes-Benz SL is a very competent GT, its shape is starting to get old. Since the rest of Mercedes-Benz’s lineup has been modernized, it is now time for this two-door to get some attention. The German automaker is intent on unveiling the updated SL at the Los Angeles …
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A Mercedes-AMG SL63 To Celebrate The 2014 F1 Championship
A Mercedes-AMG SL63 To Celebrate The 2014 F1 ChampionshipAfter winning the 2014 Formula 1 championship outright with a 1-2 finish, Mercedes-AMG launched two commemorative editions of its SL63 AMG at its Stars & Cars event in Stuttgart. They will be named the SL63 AMG World Championship 2014 Collector’s Edition (which is somewhat long to write on a badge) …
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Episodes
Motoring TV 2003 Episode 4
Motoring TV 2003 Episode 4Behind the wheel of Chrysler concepts 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500/SL55 pros and cons of using overdrive 1945 Divco.
Motoring TV
Review: 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL450
Review: 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL450Some guys have all the fun, in this case it's our Graeme who goes for a drive in the new SL 450. For more stories about the M-B SL Class, check out http://www.guideautoweb.com/en/makes/... (This segment originally appeared on Motoring TV 2017 Episode #10) …
Clips
Topless Hedonism: BMW M6 Vs. Porsche 911 Vs. Mercedes SL63 Vs. Jag XKR-S
Topless Hedonism: BMW M6 Vs. Porsche 911 Vs. Mercedes SL63 Vs. Jag XKR-SHearst Castle plays host to luxurious sports convertibles.