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 | |
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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 |