2025 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

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The 2025 Mercedes-Benz SL remains a benchmark of top-down luxury driving. It's quick and powerful, with a finely tuned suspension that delivers an exceptionally comfortable, relaxed ride. And while the interior is elegant and well appointed, a reliance on touchscreen controls makes accessing some functions overly complicated. A tiny trunk and back seat aren't particularly practical either.Read full review

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2025 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Review

Pros

Exceptional comfort and ride quality
Muscular acceleration
Lots of standard technology features
Relaxed top-down driving experience

Cons

Some touchscreen functions are overcomplicated
Tiny rear seats
Limited cargo space

What's new

Plug-in hybrid trim level debuts
Base engine gets more power
New paint, upholstery, soft-top and brake caliper color choices
Part of the seventh SL generation introduced for 2022

Overview

Written by automotive expertDan Frio^{Correspondent
Dan spent many years covering the go-fast, look-good, get-loud corners of the automotive universe. First, he served as editor of enthusiast magazines AutoSound and Honda Tuning, then as executive editor at SEMA News, the publishing arm of the trade group that produces the annual SEMA Show (yes, that show). As a contributor to Edmunds, he now likes to keep the volume low and the speed limit legal, providing expert car-shopping advice to drivers looking for the perfect match.}

12/16/2024

One of Mercedes-Benz's most enduring models, the SL roadster owes its longevity to a mix of timeless style, brawny power and continual evolution. Six-, eight- and even 12-cylinder engines have been the SL's main motive sources, but keeping with the times, this latest generation also offers a turbocharged four-cylinder. For 2025, the SL takes another leap into the future with a V8-based plug-in hybrid powertrain that generates astonishing power. Regardless of what's under the hood, though, the SL remains the same icon of relaxed luxury motoring that it was six decades ago.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class AMG SL 43 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.72 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.}

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Edmunds spotlight: Pumping plug–in performance

The new AMG SL 63 S E Performance trim takes Benz's luxury roadster to another level, pairing its potent V8 with an electric motor for 805 horsepower, 1,047 lb-ft of torque, and zero-to-60 acceleration in 2.8 seconds. And while technically a hybrid — a plug-in hybrid at that — the S E Performance isn't a fuel-savings exercise. Its 19 miles per gallon equivalent (mpg-e) on the highway attests to that. And while Mercedes hasn't revealed how much electric-only range the S E Performance will offer, its dainty 6.1-kWh battery suggests not much (we'll call it 10-15 miles, since we're the speculating kind). No, the new plug-in's electric complement is all about power, speed and exhilaration, precisely what you'd expect of a car likely to list for around $200,000. Befitting its top-dog status, the S E Performance also packs some of Benz's niftiest gadgets, including rear-wheel steering, a sensitive and finely tuned adaptive suspension, and powerful carbon-ceramic brakes.

Competitors to consider

The Porsche 911 convertible is one of the SL's nearest competitors. It too offers the pretense of a rear seat and a wide range of performance, but even in its most relaxed form, the 911 remains a sports car at heart. It's livelier and more engaging than the SL but at the cost of comfort. The BMW 8 Series (and related high-performance M8) offers comparable performance, and its extra length gives it more useful trunk space than the Benz's paltry storage. Meanwhile, the Lexus LC delivers a more sedate but similarly elegant luxury open-top experience. The sultry new Maserati GranCabrio is worth a look, although we've found the performance of the GranTurismo coupe on which it's based wanting.

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Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at Edmunds in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at Edmunds and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.
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Performance

8.5/10

How does the SL-Class drive? We tested the AMG SL 63. At our test track, it blasted from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. Mercedes says the less powerful AMG SL 55 is only a few tenths behind that. While that means the SL is not as quick as a top-end Porsche 911 or BMW M8, the SL never feels sluggish or slow. The turbo V8 makes plenty of torque, and the standard all-wheel-drive system means you should have no issue with traction. The car simply blasts out of corners.

The steering is quick but lacks feedback, and the SL exhibits more body roll around corners than the 911 and M8. But the SL's handling capability is appropriate for a luxury-oriented convertible. This platform is plenty rigid, so the lack of a roof doesn't really affect handling. Adjustable drive modes can stiffen or relax the suspension to improve handling or comfort. The SL is plenty quick and lots of fun on a twisty road.

And it's even better around town. The SL has always been a relaxed car, and this current generation has that same comfortable, easy-to-drive demeanor. The transmission shifts are lightning-quick when you want, but it shifts unobtrusively when you just want to cruise through traffic. The steering lightens up at low speeds, so maneuvering through tight parking lots isn't a problem. The optional carbon-ceramic brakes, too, are smooth and provide plenty of stopping power.

Comfort

9/10

How comfortable is the SL-Class? If the SL gets anything right (and it gets quite a few things right), it's striking a great balance between sporty handling and a comfortable day-to-day demeanor. The active suspension can be adjusted based on drive mode, relaxing in the Comfort setting and firming up in the sporty modes. It's never too soft or overly harsh, even on broken pavement. Don't expect S-Class levels of comfort, but few convertibles have such a well-tuned suspension.

The SL's seats are excellent, with adjustability for lumbar and both side and thigh bolstering. Our test car had heating, cooling and massaging functions, plus a small vent on the headrest that will blow warm air on your neck when the top is down should you need it on a chilly day. The climate control system isn't quite as good as the rest of the car. The fans blow hard and the air conditioning is cold, but the touchscreen controls can be slow and somewhat cumbersome to use.

Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? Mercedes-Benz cars have a reputation for packing some of the best interiors in the business, so we're a bit disappointed in the SL. That's not to say it's a bad place to be. There's plenty of room in the front seat, and the driving position is excellent. The SL's infotainment system is shared with other Mercedes cars. We've found the learning curve to be steep, but that's simply due to the breadth of functionality. All of the controls are easy to see and reach, and the center screen will even tilt to reduce glare when you have the top down.

That screen is great at showing off the surround-view camera's angles, making the SL relatively easy to park. Those cameras are useful as the narrow rear window and high beltline hurt visibility. The rear seat is useless for anything but small children or additional storage, but rivals like the Porsche 911 are no better in this area. What rivals do better is the convertible top. The cloth top is surprisingly quiet and takes up less cargo space than the old SL's folding hardtop, but it's slow to raise or lower. The controls are in the touchscreen rather than a switch. It's also not always clear if the top is raising or lowering. Several steps backward compared to the old car.

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Technology

9/10

How’s the tech? The SL's navigation system is impressive. The large screen allows for a big, easy-to-read map. Turn-by-turn directions are easy to input and straightforward to use. You can use voice commands to do things like input addresses or search for gas stations, and the system is robust enough to understand you even with the top down. If you prefer to use your smartphone, the SL includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There are four USB-C ports and a wireless charging pad. That's more than you'll find in most other convertibles. The audio system, too, is among the best you'll find in a drop-top.

The SL is available with a wide array of driver aids, from adaptive cruise control to augmented reality displays for the navigation system. The aids mostly worked well in our testing. The adaptive cruise control maintained a consistent gap between it and the car in front, and it adjusted speed smoothly. Our only major complaint was the slightly overeager forward collision warning system.

Storage

6.5/10

How’s the storage? Cargo space is tight in any convertible, and the SL is no exception. Fortunately, the folding top doesn't infringe too much on trunk space. The trunk can hold 7.5 cubic feet of stuff with the top down and 8.5 cubes with the top up. That's more than what the Lexus LC and Porsche 911 can hold but less than the BMW M8. Storage inside the cabin is a little better. The center console is large enough for small items like sunglasses and phones. The door pockets aren't very big but aren't totally useless either.

We suggest using the rear seat for extra cargo as it's not really meant for passengers. It has Isofix child safety seat anchors, but there's not much space to install a car seat, let alone a kid.

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Fuel Economy

7/10

How’s the fuel economy? The AMG SL 63, which is what we tested, gets an EPA estimate of 16 mpg in combined city/highway driving. This is an average number for a high-powered luxury convertible.

Value

7.5/10

Is the SL-Class a good value? The SL's build quality is top-notch. Fit and finish is excellent, with no issues with panel gaps or strange rattles from the top. Even without a permanent roof, the whole car feels solid and well put together. It looks and feels it, too, especially from inside. The leather is soft and the carbon-fiber trim looks sporty, even if it is the go-to option for performance cars these days. The top SL trims can get pretty expensive, however. BMW, Lexus and Porsche all offer convertibles for less money. Warranty coverage is average for the class.

Wildcard

8.5/10

The SL is a sharp-looking car, especially now that it's switched back to a soft top rather than the last generation's somewhat awkward-looking retractable hardtop. It's long and low, but it doesn't look as flashy as a BMW M8 or Audi R8. The slightly restrained exterior is offset by the stunning interior. The ambient lights and details on the trim give it a real premium feel. And unlike the BMW 8 Series or even the Porsche 911, there's no non-AMG version of the SL.

It doesn't hurt that it's a ton of fun on the road. It's not the sharpest sports car around, but it's not trying to be. Despite the latter's moniker, the SL feels more like a grand tourer than the AMG GT. It's engaging enough on a back road to have some fun, but it's comfortable enough around town to make it worth taking out for a cruise. There are sportier convertibles out there, but the SL strikes a nice balance between comfort and performance.

Which SL-Class does Edmunds recommend?

The four-cylinder engine certainly makes the SL more affordable, but the SL really deserves the V8. We'd pick the AMG SL 55. Yes, it costs substantially more, but that includes more power and torque, all-wheel drive and the sporty adaptive suspension, all of which you'll appreciate on long drives, wet drives, or just cruising to the store. The Driver Assistance package is also a worthy addition for its adaptive cruise control and extra safety features.

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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class models

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz SL is a luxury convertible available in four trims: AMG SL 43, AMG SL 55, AMG SL 63 and AMG SL 63 S E Performance.

The entry-level AMG SL 43 starts with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine (416 horsepower, 354 lb-ft of torque), while upgrading to the AMG SL 55 brings a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 (469 hp, 516 lb-ft). The AMG SL 63 massages that same V8 for more power (577 hp, 590 lb-ft). The AMG SL 63 S E Performance takes the V8 to another level, pairing a hand-built engine (603 hp, 627 lb-ft) with an electric motor on the rear axle. Total combined output is a remarkable 805 hp and 1,047 lb-ft of torque.

All engines send power through a nine-speed automatic transmission. The AMG SL 43 is rear-wheel-drive, while the rest come with all-wheel drive. Major standard and optional features on each trim are outlined below.

AMG SL 43
Starts the SL lineup with:

19-inch wheels
AMG sport suspension
Power-folding soft top
Power trunklid
Heated, ventilated and massaging front seats
Heated steering wheel
Headrest-integrated neck warmers
12.3-inch widescreen instrument cluster
11.9-inch center touchscreen
Wireless charging pad
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
11-speaker Burmester sound system

Standard driver assist features include:

Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the vehicle and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

AMG SL 55
Adds more performance features, including:

20-inch wheels
All-wheel drive
Rear-wheel steering (enhances handling and maneuverability)
AMG adaptive suspension
Rear spoiler
Performance exhaust
Red brake calipers

AMG SL 63
Along with the more powerful V8, the AMG SL 63 tacks on:

Upgraded performance suspension
Electronic limited-slip rear differential
Yellow brake calipers
AMG Track Pace in-car app
Head-up display with augmented reality navigation overlay (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)

Finally, the AMG SL 63 S E Performance adds the plug-in hybrid powertrain, along with:

Front-axle lift (raises front end by 1.2 inches for additional clearance)
Carbon-ceramic brakes
Bronze brake calipers

All trim levels can add the Driver Assistance package that includes:

Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
Lane keeping assistance (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
Evasive steering assistance (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
Front cross-traffic warning
Emergency stop assistance (senses if the driver is incapacitated and automatically stops the vehicle and summons emergency services)
Active speed limit assistance (automatically adjusts the cruise control to match speed limits)

Several of the AMG SL 63 and AMG SL 63 S E Performance features are also optional for the AMG SL 55, while the AMG SL 43 can also add some of the AMG SL 55's features. Other stand-alone options include:

Carbon-ceramic brakes (provide better resistance to brake fade during high-performance driving)
17-speaker Burmester premium audio system
Sport front seats

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Reviews

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My 2022 SL55 from hell.

Don Rodosta , 04/16/2023

2022 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class AMG SL 55 2dr Convertible AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A)

Things I didn't like about my SL55. Dashboard creeks and rattles. Brake pads squeezed. Transmission upshifted to 5th gear too quickly at low speed. Two months waiting for an appointment at Mercedes dealership. Traded it in on a EQE AMG after three months of ownership and took a big loss. Thanks Mercedes!

2022 SL55 AMG Not Safe To Drive

Bob, 12/31/2023

2022 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class AMG SL 55 2dr Convertible AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A)

Traded in a C7 Z06 for a new 2022 SL55 AMG. The issues with the car started within 1000 miles. First the top would stop half way. Next the trunk would open by itself at highway speed. The dash rattles. The monitor then went to just a fuzzy screen so none of the multitude of systems control within the multimedia system were able to be controlled. Next the 4 wheel steering faulted at …

Had Flaws - But a recall fixed my major issue

Mike, 10/01/2023

2022 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class AMG SL 55 2dr Convertible AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A)

Edit: the below still stands for my initial purchase, however, i bought the vehicle while there was a recall on my battery charging port (or something similarly worded). the dealership i bought it from must not have felt like fixing my issue and sold it to me knowing there was a problem with it and did not disclose this. Now, after getting the vehicle back from my local dealership (not … who i purchased it from), it has become an amazingly fun car to drive, with 100% battery reliability. gone 2+ weeks with no start, and the battery has not died. Just make sure when you go to purchase your vehicle it is up to date on at least this one recall issue with the battery. It is now a 5 star car, like my ending paragraph said it would be if the battery wasn't an issue. Please look up the problems on mbworld forums. if you google mbworld battery issues on amg sl 55 you will find many others experiece the same problems as me below for the 2022-2023 model year. Pro's Extremely fun to drive. Performance and comfort are perfect for me. At 31 and it being my first luxury sports car purchase, it is exactly what i expected. Amazing acceleration. The tech inside is insane. Way more functions than necessary but justifies the price tag and makes the car a lot of fun. Ride may be rough for some, but for me, it is still a great ride. BIG CON Battery drains exceptionally fast. Drove it off the lot on a tuesday. parked it in my garage. by thursday my mercedes app is telling me the battery is low. took my car to get ppf wrapped for paint protection the following week. dropped it off on a monday. they called me on wednesday and said the car died. googled this problem and turns out, this is a COMMON issue and many people are not finding solutions. In order to get my car to last 5 days without being driven, i need to turn off wifi, blue tooth, and all interior lights of the vehicle after parking it in the garage. i have to lock the vehicle at all times. i also need to store the key fob over 15 feet away (the fob and car search for eachother and if they are within a certain distance, the battery will drain). this helps a little. but today i just cleaned my car after driving it for 3 days in a row, and because i had the doors open for 30 minutes to clean the interior, guess what my mercedes app poped up with. battery in critically low condition. another minor issue that i can live with (but shouldnt have to) is the breaks squeal about 70% of the time you stop. unless you push the break hard, expect some noise. If the battery wasn't an issue, this car would easily be a 5 star car for me. i can deal with all the small annoyances because its performance and aesthetics are amazing. sound system is amazing as well. but for the cost of the vehicle, i expected better. i plan to set an appointment at a dealership to see if it can be resolved, but as mentioned, there are many people experiencing this problem and very very few have had success in resolving it. wish i would have gone with the BMW M8 or the Lexus LC500. Comparable in performance, are less expensive, and from what i can tell on forums, do not seem to have any battery issues.

I take back everything bad I ever said..

Der Alte Rentner Lake Bluff Il, 08/24/2023

2022 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class AMG SL 63 2dr Convertible AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A)

------------ October 25, 2024 update: ---------------- If you read my previous reviews below, you'll know that I was absolutely miserable with the harsh ride of my otherwise beautiful 2022 SL63 in Hyper Blue. Today that all changed! (by the way, to make room for this update, I had to delete the original review.) I was so fed up with the crappy ride that I brought it to a local … mechanic who competes with the local Mercedes dealership. Replacement 20" wheels and tires had been ordered a couple of days ago, and the car was in the shop to have them installed. I received a call from the mechanic and was told I should come to the shop to look at something that I might find interesting. Lo and behold, the dealership I purchased the car from (Mercedes of Houston) delivered the car with a suspension limiter used for shipping - presumably from the factory to the dealership. The new wheels were returned, and for a couple hundred bucks the suspension is working as it should have. (Thank you Axel!) And to add icing to the cake, this mechanic had no problem obtaining the rubber bumper protector I mentioned earlier - the one that two dealerships have supposedly had on order for about a year. The car is pretty spectacular, and the mechanic I went to is even better, but my sad take away form this whole story is that the three dealerships I've dealt with on this car, Houston, Lake Bluff and Barrington are all colossal disappointments. I lucked out thanks to a friend who recommended this mechanic, but I despair for anyone dealing with Mercedes dealerships. To be fair, I can't say I'm thrilled by the constant upselling the RAM dealership I take my daily driver to either. What a sad commentary on the state of affairs... If you like the looks of this car, and know a TRUSTWORTHY dealership, go for it. As far as the driving experience is concerned, you should be very pleased. If there's one thing I wish Mercedes would make easier to use though, it's put a button for the surround camera somewhere convenient so that when you're pulling into a parking space, you don't have to stop to put the car in reverse first just to activate the camera. ------------ January 8, 2024 update: ---------------- I read someone else's review about battery life in his SL55. At the recent oil change, Mercedes GAVE me a trickle charger. For about $300, you could have it installed. While the trickle charger seems to be Mercedes solution for a battery that goes dead in the car in a week, which should not be happening, their idea of installing the trickle charger is burying it in the front right wheel well and attaching it to the jump start posts with - A L L I G A T O R C L I P S ! To plug it into a wall outlet, you need to open the hood, fishing out the A/C cord and feeding it out at the right corner of the hood closest to the windshield. Frankly, it's easier to not have it installed and just plug the alligator clips when you charge. WHAT WERE THEY THINKING!!! (they weren't) I assume most people who can afford this car have the luxury of being able to park it in a garage, but if you have to plug this in every time you park the car for a few days, there's something wrong with the engineering of this vehicle.. For all of the electronics included in the car, you would think a voltage gauge would be among them, yes? No! My RAM 1500 has a fist load of metrics available to the driver. Mercedes has almost nothing useful. Also, this car is so low to the ground, you have to be careful driving up a modestly steep driveway, as I did in a three point turn recently. I bottomed out. Thankfully, the bumper was undamaged. Not so the rubber-like part affixed to the bottom of the bumper, which Mercedes can't seem to replace. I don't know what this part does. Neither do the mechanics or Parts Department folks I asked. In fact, this thing doesn't even show up on any parts diagram even the Service Department had access to. Long story short, a Service Tech finally found a part number and I have two on order at two dealerships. I am not hopeful of ever getting this. It seems unnecessary, but I'm sure if I were to try to trade this in at a dealership, I'd get grief over it being missing. ------------ Downgrading my original 4-star review to 2-stars: ---------------- A few more days of driving the SL63 have passed since I first reviewed this SL63 AMG, and I'm liking it less and less. The review title pretty much sums up my opinion of the car. I bought a gorgeous 2022 SL63 (Hyper Blue with tan interior - WOW!) and get compliments all the time. The tech features are impressive, and there's much to love about it. However, I sold my 2013 SL550 to a friend, so occasionally have the opportunity to get back into that and compare rides. I hate to say it but, after having spent the small fortune, that I did for the SL63, I'm ready to cash out of that and either reinvest in the last model year of the old style SL550 or reconsider the BWM 8 series convertible. By the way, on that BMW, one of the reasons I switched consideration to the Benz was that BMW did not offer massaging seats. Having sampled the massaging seats on the SL63, I would not be missing out on much giving them up. The BMW also had more legroom, but I felt the headroom was tight. Hence the decision to go with the SL63. But comparing the SL550 to the SL63, the air scarf on the SL63 is much less effective than the one on the SL550, as are the massaging seats. The SL550 had more legroom. I'm 6' tall and miss the extra space. This car is not made for the over 6' customer. I really hate to give up on this color combination, but I unless I'm driving on pristine roads, the ride on the SL63 is simply unforgivable. Furthermore, I suspect the first time I hit a sever pothole, I'll be out several thousands to replace a wheel. I wish the reviewers at Edmunds and other sites were less focused on horsepower and actually considered the target audience - in this case, an older clientele. Despite the reviewer's assertions that this is a long-range touring vehicle, this is more suited to well-maintained back roads - lets skip the RR crossings... To add insult to injury, the Lake Bluff, IL Mercedes dealer today balked at letting me try their SL55 AMG for a test drive. (I wanted to see if smaller wheels and a higher tire profile would make a difference). I probably should have asked to speak with a manager, but the salesman I spoke with said the dealership is reluctant to let people take these high-end sports cars out. I was directed instead to consult the service department, where I was informed that the smaller wheels (despite having higher profile tires) would only make the ride worse. Since I couldn't actually test the theory, my search for a 2019 or 2020 SL550 begins.. Less tech, more fulfilling. Sigh

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2025 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Features & Specs

Trim:

AMG SL 43

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$111,950
Engine Type	Mild hybrid
Combined MPG	22 MPG
Cost to Drive	$206/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	7.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive

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Key safety features on the SL-Class include:

Blind Spot Monitoring
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system

FAQ

Is the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 SL-Class both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.1 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2025 SL-Class gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 11 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that carrying capacity for the SL-Class ranges from 3.9 to 7.5 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. Learn more

What's new in the 2025 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class:

Plug-in hybrid trim level debuts
Base engine gets more power
New paint, upholstery, soft-top and brake caliper color choices
Part of the seventh SL generation introduced for 2022

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Is the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class reliable?

To determine whether the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the SL-Class. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the SL-Class's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 SL-Class and gave it a 8.1 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2025 SL-Class gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 11 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 SL-Class is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2025 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?

The least-expensive 2025 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class AMG SL 43 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $111,950.

Other versions include:

AMG SL 43 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) which starts at $111,950
AMG SL 55 2dr Convertible AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A) which starts at $144,650
AMG SL 63 2dr Convertible AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A) which starts at $187,150
AMG SL 63 S E PERFORMANCE 2dr Convertible AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 9A) which starts at $207,150

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What are the different models of Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?

If you're interested in the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, the next question is, which SL-Class model is right for you? SL-Class variants include AMG SL 43 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A), AMG SL 55 2dr Convertible AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A), AMG SL 63 2dr Convertible AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A), and AMG SL 63 S E PERFORMANCE 2dr Convertible AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 9A). For a full list of SL-Class models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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