2018 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster Quick Reference Guide

Models & MSRP

  • Mercedes-Benz SL 450 Roadster             $88,200
  • Mercedes-Benz SL 550 Roadster             $112,300
  • Mercedes-AMG SL 63 Roadster               $152,850
  • Mercedes-AMG SL 65 Roadster               $222,000

*Above prices exclude $995 delivery & destination charge.

Model Year Changes

  • Rearview camera now standard on SL 450
  • Seatbelts in silver or red now available (SL 450, SL 550)
  • Mirror logo lamps now standard

Standard Feature Highlights

  • DYNAMIC SELECT
  • Ambient Lighting
  • Retractable hardtop with panorama roof
  • 9G-TRONIC 9-Speed automatic transmission (non AMG models)
  • MAGIC VISION CONTROL®
  • AIRSCARF® (SL 550)
  • ATTENTION ASSIST®
  • LED Intelligent Light System
  • Smartphone Integration with Apple CarPlayTM and Android Auto
  • Diamond radiator grille
  • Active Brake Assist
  • COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS
  • Parking Assist
  • KEYLESS-GO®
  • harman/kardon LOGIC7® Surround Sound System

Standard Feature Highlights – AMG (all of the above features, plus)

  • AMG DYNAMIC SELECT
  • AMG SPEEDSHIFT® Transmissions – either MCT 7-speed (V8) or 7G-TRONIC (V12)
  • One Man – One Engine Manufacture
  • AMG Sport Exhaust System
  • AMG High-Performance Compound Braking System
  • 19” Staggered Width Alloy Wheels (SL 63)
  • IWC Analogue Clock in Dashboard
  • DINAMICA (SL 63) or Nappa Leather (SL 65) Headliner

Optional Feature Highlights

  • MAGIC SKY CONTROL®
  • Active Body Control (ABC®) with CURVE function (curve tilting not applicable to AMG)
  • Driver Assistance Package
    • Distance Pilot DISTRONIC® with Steering Pilot
    • Active Blind Spot Assist
    • Active Lane Keeping Assist
    • PRE-SAFE® PLUS
    • Cross-Traffic Assist
    • BAS PLUS®
    • Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Function
    • PRE-SAFE® Brake
  • Bang & Olufsen BeoSound® Premium Sound System (standard on AMG SL 65)
  • Carbon Fiber Exterior Package (AMG models)
  • AMG Exterior Night Styling Package (AMG models)

Model Positioning

  • An iconic Mercedes-Benz sports car for more than 60 years, the SL remains the benchmark for premium-luxury roadsters.

At a Glance

 

SL 450

SL 550

AMG SL 63

AMG SL 65

MSRP

$88,200

$112,300

$152,850

$222,000

Length

182.3”

182.3”

182.7”

182.7”

Width

73.9”

73.9”

73.9”

73.9”

Height

51.2”

51.2”

51.2”

51.2”

Wheelbase

101.7”

101.7”

101.7”

101.7”

Curb Weight (lbs)

3,825

4,012

4,123

4,222

Fuel Economy
(city/hwy/comb)

20 / 28 / 23

17 / 25 / 20

16 / 25 / 19

13 / 22 / 16

Engine

3.0L V6 biturbo

4.7L V8

Handcrafted AMG 5.5L V8
biturbo

Handcrafted AMG 6.0L
V12 biturbo

Displacement

2,996

4,663

5,461

5,980

Drive Config.

Rear-Wheel Drive

Rear-Wheel Drive

Rear-Wheel Drive

Rear-Wheel Drive

Performance

362 hp @ 5,500
369 lb-ft @ 1,800–4,500

449 hp @ 5,500
516 lb-ft @ 1,800–3,500

577 hp @ 5,500
664 lb-ft @ 2,250–3,750

621 hp @ 4,800 – 5,400
738 lb-ft @ 2,300–4,300

Transmission

9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic

9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic

AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS
MCT 7-Speed

AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7-G TRONIC

0-60 mph (sec)

4.9

4.3

4.0

3.9

Top speed (mph)

155 (electronically
limited)

155 (electronically
limited)

186 (electronically limited)

186 (electronically
limited)

Main
Competitors

Porsche 911 Aston Martin Vantage

 

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