The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is a Beautiful Piece of Machinery
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has been in the market for a long time and continues its tradition of exuding luxury, grace, engineering, desirability and design. It is not only a vehicle for transportation but cultural touchstone and a status symbol for exquisite living and fine driving. The SL-Class is packed with luxury features, useful technology, safety equipment and a retractable hardtop.
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has a retractable top hardtop, allowing it to serve as a convertible and a coupe simultaneously. The SL-Class has a seating capacity for two. The car's interior is made with elegance and comfort in mind with impeccable craftsmanship and cutting edge technology.
You get a choice of four engines including a turbocharged V6, two V8 options and a V12. It is fitted with an adaptive suspension that improves your driving experience, making it comfortable. The SL-class has a cargo space of 13.5 cubic feet and a wheelbase of 101.8 inches. It uses a 7-speed automatic transmission system and can accelerate from to 60 in just under 5.1 seconds.
Best Features
The SL-Class is full of standard features that will enrich your driving experience as well as improve your comfort on the road. The exterior features fog lights, adaptive headlights, sunroof, panorama moonroof, LED headlights, power-folding exterior mirrors, and a power trunk lid. The interior features leather seats, heated seats, a power driver's seat, and dual power seats. Other features include:
- Power windows
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Tilt/telescoping steering wheel
- Rear window defroster
Technology features include a navigation system, Bluetooth wireless technology, remote engine start, hands-free phone, internet access, proximity sensing keyless entry, voice recognition system and real-time traffic information.
It is also packed with entertainment features including premium radio, satellite radio, CD player, Bluetooth streaming audio and USB ports. There is an optional Magic Sky control that transforms the panoramic glass panel into either opaque or transparent. Other optional features include the Active Body Control with curve suspension and the Bang and Olufsen audio system. Safety features include:
- Blind-Spot Alert with Auto Brake
- Collision Warning System with Auto Brake
- Driver Attention Assist Monitor
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Stability Control
- Traction Control
- Driver Knee Airbag
- Emergency & Security Services
Available Trims
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is available in four trims including the SL 400 Roadster 2D, SL 550 2D, SL 63 AMG Roadster 2D and the SL 65 AMG 2D. The SL Roadster 2D has a twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 engine that puts out 329 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. It has a fuel economy of 20 mpg in the city, 27 mpg on the highway and 23 mpg combined. It is the lowest priced trim with an asking price of $85,00. All the trims use a 7-speed automatic transmission with rear-wheel-drive and a start/stop function to improve fuel economy.
The SL 550 2D is powered by a 4.7-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine that amasses 429 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. It has a fuel economy of 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. The starting price for this trim is $108,000. Under the hood of the SL 63, AMG Roadster 2D is Twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V8 engine that puts out 557 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. It has a combined fuel economy of 19 mpg. It comes in at the price of $149,000.
Last but not least we have the SL 65 AMG Roadster 2D with an all-powerful 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged V12 that puts out a whopping 621 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque. It has a fuel economy of 14 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway. It bears the highest price tag of all the trims with prices starting at $216,000.
The Future of the SL Class
The SL Class has been in production since 1954 and has had its fair share of success in the market. The first SL Class vehicle the 300 SL started as a grand touring vehicle and progressed to target a flush of performance enthusiasts. The Mercedes Benz SL 2021 will feature the first time AMG has overseen the design and hopefully come up with a vehicle that is even more spectacular. This will also give it a sportier feel and higher performance.
Key changes to be expected include a fabric roof rather than the hardtop convertible that increased the vehicle's weight. There will also be an addition of 2 rear seats and improved trunk space. This new SL class is expected to be lighter, faster and more dynamic.
