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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL

Car · 2010–2024

Trims and features

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Engines: 4.7L 8-cyl turbo; 5.5L 8-cyl turbo; 6.0L 12-cyl turbo · Drive: RWD

2013 SL trims

SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG

base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Mercedes-Benz reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Mercedes-Benz aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsMost-reported problemCarPlay
2024 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 375 hp
4.0L 8-cyl turbo		AWD, RWD16–22 mpg Not rated 3 0 — —
2023 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 375 hp
4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 469–577 hp		AWD, RWD16–23 mpg Not rated 5 1 Steering (1) —
2022 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 469–577 hpAWD16 mpg Not rated 4 8 Engine (4) —
2020 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 362 hp
4.7L 8-cyl turbo, 449 hp		RWD20–22 mpg Not rated 3 2 Power train (1) —
2019 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 362 hp
4.7L 8-cyl turbo, 449 hp
5.5L 8-cyl turbo, 577 hp		RWD18–23 mpg Not rated 4 0 — —
2018 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 329 hp
4.7L 8-cyl turbo, 449 hp
5.5L 8-cyl turbo, 577 hp
6.0L 12-cyl turbo, 621 hp		RWD16–23 mpg Not rated 2 2 Power train (1) —
2017 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 329 hp
4.7L 8-cyl turbo
5.5L 8-cyl turbo
6.0L 12-cyl turbo		RWD16–23 mpg Not rated 2 4 Power train (1) —
2016 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
4.7L 8-cyl turbo
5.5L 8-cyl turbo
6.0L 12-cyl turbo		RWD17–23 mpg Not rated 1 1 Tires (1) —
2015 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
4.7L 8-cyl turbo
5.5L 8-cyl turbo
6.0L 12-cyl turbo		RWD17–23 mpg Not rated 3 4 Wheels (2) —
2014 4.7L 8-cyl turbo
5.5L 8-cyl turbo
6.0L 12-cyl turbo		RWD17–20 mpg Not rated 4 4 Wheels (2) —
2013 4.7L 8-cyl turbo
5.5L 8-cyl turbo
6.0L 12-cyl turbo		RWD17–20 mpg Not rated 4 18 Steering (5) —
2012 5.5L 8-cyl
6.2L 8-cyl		RWD14–17 mpg Not rated 0 0 — —
2011 5.5L 8-cyl
6.0L 12-cyl turbo
6.3L 8-cyl		RWD14–17 mpg Not rated 0 3 Wheels (1) —
2010 ——— Not rated 0 0 — —

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Which years have…

Wireless Apple CarPlayApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayPower liftgateLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote start
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2024 Mercedes-Benz SL C AWDNot Rated StandardOptional 30
2024 Mercedes-Benz SL PHEV C AWDNot Rated StandardOptional 00
2023 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 51
2022 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C 4WDNot Rated NoNo 48
2022 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWDNot Rated NoNo 48
2020 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWDNot Rated NoNo 32
2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 40
2018 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 22
2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 24
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 11
2015 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWDNot Rated NoOptional 34
2014 Mercedes-Benz SL-CLASS C RWDNot Rated NoNo 44
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 418
2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWDNot Rated NoNo 00
2011 Mercedes-Benz Sl-Class C AWDNot Rated NoNo 03
2011 Mercedes-Benz Sl-Class C RWDNot Rated NoNo 03
2010 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Convertible w/SABNot Rated NoNo 00

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2024AMG SL43Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 22
2024AMG SL55 4matic PlusAuto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo 16
2024AMG SL63 4matic PlusAuto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo 16
2023AMG SL43Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 23
2023AMG SL55 4matic PlusAuto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo 16
2023AMG SL63 4matic PlusAuto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo 16
2022AMG SL55 4matic PlusAuto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo 16
2022AMG SL63 4matic PlusAuto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo 16
2020SL450Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 22
2020SL550Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Turbo 20
2019AMG SL63Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo 18
2019SL450Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2019SL550Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Turbo 20
2018AMG SL63Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo 19
2018AMG SL65Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L, Turbo 16
2018SL450Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2018SL550Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Turbo 20
2017AMG SL63Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo 19
2017AMG SL65Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L, Turbo 16
2017SL450Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2017SL550Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Turbo 20
2016AMG SL63Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo 19
2016AMG SL65Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L, Turbo 17
2016SL400Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2016SL550Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Turbo 19
2015SL400Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2015SL550Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Turbo 20
2015SL63 AMGAuto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo 19
2015SL65 AMGAuto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L, Turbo 17
2014SL550Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Turbo 20
2014SL63 AMGAuto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo 19
2014SL65 AMGAuto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L, Turbo 17
2013SL550Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Turbo 20
2013SL63 AMGAuto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo 19
2013SL65 AMGAuto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L, Turbo 17
2012SL550Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L 17
2012SL63 AMGAuto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L 14
2011SL550Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L 17
2011SL63 AMGAuto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.3 L 14
2011SL65 AMGAuto 5-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L, Turbo 14

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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