Trims and features
Engines: 4.7L 8-cyl turbo; 5.5L 8-cyl turbo; 6.0L 12-cyl turbo · Drive: RWD
2014 SL trims
| SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
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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
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 375 hp 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD, RWD | 16–22 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 375 hp 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 469–577 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–23 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 1 | Steering (1) | — |
| 2022 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 469–577 hp | AWD | 16 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 8 | Engine (4) | — |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 362 hp 4.7L 8-cyl turbo, 449 hp | RWD | 20–22 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 | RWD | 18–23 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 | RWD | 16–23 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 | RWD | 16–23 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 | RWD | 17–23 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 | RWD | 17–23 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 4 | Wheels (2) | — |
| 2014 | 4.7L 8-cyl turbo 5.5L 8-cyl turbo 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 17–20 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 4 | Wheels (2) | — |
| 2013 | 4.7L 8-cyl turbo 5.5L 8-cyl turbo 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 17–20 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 18 | Steering (5) | — |
| 2012 | 5.5L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 14–17 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5.5L 8-cyl 6.0L 12-cyl turbo 6.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 14–17 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
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mercedes-Benz SL C AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | Mercedes-Benz SL PHEV C AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 8 |
| 2022 | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 8 |
| 2020 | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 2 | 4 |
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 3 | 4 |
| 2014 | Mercedes-Benz SL-CLASS C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 4 |
| 2013 | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 4 | 18 |
| 2012 | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz Sl-Class C AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz Sl-Class C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Convertible w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | AMG SL43 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2024 | AMG SL55 4matic Plus | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2024 | AMG SL63 4matic Plus | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2023 | AMG SL43 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2023 | AMG SL55 4matic Plus | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2023 | AMG SL63 4matic Plus | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2022 | AMG SL55 4matic Plus | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2022 | AMG SL63 4matic Plus | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2020 | SL450 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2020 | SL550 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2019 | AMG SL63 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2019 | SL450 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2019 | SL550 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2018 | AMG SL63 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2018 | AMG SL65 | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2018 | SL450 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2018 | SL550 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2017 | AMG SL63 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2017 | AMG SL65 | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2017 | SL450 | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2017 | SL550 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2016 | AMG SL63 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2016 | AMG SL65 | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2016 | SL400 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2016 | SL550 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2015 | SL400 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2015 | SL550 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2015 | SL63 AMG | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2015 | SL65 AMG | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2014 | SL550 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2014 | SL63 AMG | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2014 | SL65 AMG | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2013 | SL550 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2013 | SL63 AMG | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2013 | SL65 AMG | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2012 | SL550 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 17 |
| 2012 | SL63 AMG | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 14 |
| 2011 | SL550 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 17 |
| 2011 | SL63 AMG | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 6.3 L | 14 |
| 2011 | SL65 AMG | Auto 5-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L, Turbo | 14 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.