Vehicle Overview
Mercedes-Benz’s two-seat SL-Class retractable-hardtop convertible is constructed almost entirely out of aluminum and equipped with a choice of V-6, V-8 or V-12 power. The SL-Class competes with four-seaters like the BMW 6 Series and Jaguar XK convertibles.
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New for 2015
An SL400 model with a 329-horsepower, twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 engine is now available.
Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights
- 18- or 19-inch wheels
- Bi-xenon high-intensity-discharge headlamps with articulating lenses
- Power-retractable hardtop
- Two available tops: a glass roof or one that features Magic Sky Control that can change from transparent to opaque
- Magic Vision Control special heated wiper blades that spray washer fluid in their own path to avoid spraying occupants when the top is down
Interior Highlights
- Heated and ventilated leather seats
- Genuine wood and metal trim
- Harman Kardon stereo; available Bang & Olufsen stereo
- Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
- Comand multimedia system with navigation
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Multicolor ambient lighting
- Power tilt/telescoping steering wheel
- Airscarf feature blows warm air at occupants’ necks
- Active Parking Assist maneuvers the car into a parking space automatically
- Hands-free power trunk-lid opens or closes when you wave your foot under the rear bumper
Under the Hood
- 329-hp, twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 engine (SL400)
- 429-hp, twin-turbo 4.6-liter V-8 (SL550)
- Seven-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive
- Fuel-saving stop-start technology
- Adaptive suspension; available Active Body Control active suspension
Safety Features
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
- Side-impact airbags
- Side curtain airbags
- Knee airbags
- Pop-up roll bars
- Active head restraints
- Backup camera
- Available blind spot warning and lane keeping system
- Available Pre-Safe technology, which can autonomously stop the car if a collision is imminent
- Available night vision system
SL63 AMG
The SL63 AMG performance car is available with a choice of power output. The twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V-8 engine produces 530 hp and 590 pounds-feet of torque in regular form while the available AMG Performance Package bumps output to 557 hp and 664 pounds-feet of torque.
What’s Special
- Seven-speed automatic transmission with driver-initiated shifting
- Fuel-saving stop-start technology
- Front apron with a large air dam
- AMG-specific LED daytime running lamps
- Unique grille
- Side sill panels
- AMG spoiler
- Twin chrome tailpipes
SL65 AMG
The SL65 AMG boasts a 621-hp, turbocharged 6.0-liter V-12 engine that sends 738 pounds-feet of torque to the rear wheels through a seven-speed automatic transmission. Mercedes says the car can go from zero to 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds.
What’s Special
- Styled similarly to the SL63 AMG
- High-polished chrome trim
- AMG-specific LED daytime running lights
- Body-colored, AMG-specific spoiler lip
- AMG sport seats with carbon fiber trim
- Analog clock designed by IWC Schaffhausen
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