2019 Mercedes-Benz SL 450

What Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?

The two-seat Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, a retractable-hardtop convertible, is constructed mostly of aluminum and is offered with a choice of V-6 or V-8 power. The base SL450 gets a 362-horsepower, twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine, while the SL550 uses a 449-hp, twin-turbo 4.7-liter V-8; a handcrafted 577-hp, twin-turbo 5.5-liter V-8 powers the AMG SL63. All models have rear-wheel drive. The SL competes with the BMW 6 Series.

What’s New on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?

The AMG SL65 version, which was powered by a V-12 engine, has been discontinued. The returning models receive no significant changes.

What Features in the 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Are Most Important?

The SL comes with features not found on many other cars. The power-retractable roof can be raised or lowered while the car is moving at up to 25 mph. When the top is up, an available panoramic glass section can automatically change from dark to transparent. An available active suspension adjusts to reduce body roll in corners and lowers automatically at high speeds.

Should I Buy the 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?

The SL roadster has been coddling Mercedes customers for more than 60 years, and though it doesn’t rank in the same performance league as the Porsche 911, the SL550 and AMG SL63 are hardly boulevard cruisers. They offer elegant surroundings and enough verve to keep most drivers entertained.