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2024 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Convertible Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz SL is a luxury convertible available in three trims: AMG SL 43, AMG SL 55 and AMG SL 63. The entry-level AMG SL 43 packs a turbocharged four-cylinder making 375 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. The AMG SL 55 is powered by a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine with 469 hp and 516 lb-ft, while the AMG SL 63 tweaks the same engine to increase output to 577 hp and 590 lb-ft. A nine-speed automatic is the only available transmission. The SL 43 is rear-wheel-drive and the SL 55 and SL 63 are all-wheel-drive. Major standard and optional features on each trim are outlined below.

AMG SL 43
Starts the SL lineup with:

  • Four-passenger seating
  • AMG sport suspension
  • Power-folding soft top
  • 19-inch wheels
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • 11.9-inch center touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (both with wireless connectivity)
  • Burmester sound system
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Wireless charging pad
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Massaging front seats
  • Power trunklid

Standard driver assist features include:

  • Frontal 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
Comes with more performance-oriented goodies, such as:

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

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

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

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)

Other stand-alone options include:

  • Head-up display with augmented reality navigation overlay (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
  • 17-speaker premium audio
  • Sport front seats
  • Carbon-ceramic brakes (provide better resistance to brake fade during high-performance driving)

Which SL-Class trim does Edmunds recommend?

We're not ready to accept a turbocharged four-cylinder in a car like this — but good on you if you are. You'll save a boatload of money. We'd pick the AMG SL 55. In addition to a substantial boost in power, it has standard all-wheel drive for quicker acceleration and additional stability in inclement weather. See? It's a rational decision, not an emotional one. Then we'd add the Driver Assistance package for its adaptive cruise control and additional safety systems.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Apache Junction, AZ
Vehicle
SL-Class AMG SL 43
SL-Class AMG SL 55
SL-Class AMG SL 63
SL-Class AMG SL 63 S E PERFORMANCE
Vehicle
AMG SL 43
2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A
Starting MSRP
$111,800
Avg Price Paid
$96,394
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AMG SL 63
4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A
Starting MSRP
$187,000
Avg Price Paid
$161,231
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AMG SL 63 S E PERFORMANCE
4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 9A
Starting MSRP
$207,000
Avg Price Paid
$178,475
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leather
leather
leather
leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Sunroof
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
375 hp @ 6,750 rpm
469 hp @ 5,500 rpm
577 hp @ 5,500 rpm
805 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
354 lb-ft @ 3,250 rpm
516 lb-ft @ 2,250 rpm
590 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm
1,047 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
4.0 l
4.0 l
4.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
v8
v8
v8
Transmission
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
255/45R19 (FRONT) 285/40R19 (REAR)
265/40R20 (FRONT) 295/35R20 (REAR)
265/40R20 (FRONT) 295/35R20 (REAR)
275/35R21 (FRONT) 305/30R21 (REAR)
Wheel size
19 X 9.5-in (Front) 19 X 11.0-in (Rear)
20 X 9.5-in (Front) 20 X 11.0-in (Rear)
20 X 9.5-in (Front) 20 X 11.0-in (Rear)
21 X 9.5-in (Front) 21 X 11.0-in (Rear)
Wheel type
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG/City/Hwy/Combined MPG (Gas only)
20 / 27 / 22 MPG
13 / 21 / 16 MPG
14 / 21 / 16 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe/City/Hwy/Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
N/A / N/A / N/A MPGe
Fuel Capacity
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
18.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)/Gas Driving Range (city/hwy)
370 / 500 miles
241 / 389 miles
259 / 389 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
N/A
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
N/A
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
N/A
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
42.1 ft.
40.7 ft.
40.7 ft.
40.7 ft.
Curb weight
3,825 lb.
4,277 lb.
4,321 lb.
4,839 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
82.7 in.
82.7 in.
82.7 in.
82.7 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
75.4 in.
75.4 in.
75.4 in.
75.4 in.
Height
53.5 in.
53.5 in.
53.5 in.
53.5 in.
Length
185.2 in.
185.2 in.
185.2 in.
185.2 in.
Wheelbase
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
7.5 cu. ft.
7.5 cu. ft.
7.5 cu. ft.
3.9 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
37.7 in.
37.7 in.
37.7 in.
37.7 in.
Front Leg Room
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.3 in.
56.3 in.
56.3 in.
56.3 in.
Rear Head Room
32.7 in.
32.7 in.
32.7 in.
32.7 in.
Rear Leg Room
Rear Shoulder Room
44.1 in.
44.1 in.
44.1 in.
44.1 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Insurance
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
STYLE Exclusive Crystal White/Black Nappa, premium leather
Red Pepper/Black Nappa, premium leather
Sage Grey/Black Nappa, premium leather
STYLE Exclusive Tartufo Brown/Black Nappa, premium leather
STYLE Exclusive Macchiato Beige/Titanium Grey Nappa, premium leather
Black Nappa, premium leather
Sienna Brown/Black Nappa, premium leather
Black Exclusive Nappa/Microfiber w/Yellow Stitching, premium leather/sueded microfiber
MANUFAKTUR Signature Savanna Beige/Black, premium leather
Black Exclusive Nappa/Microfiber w/Red Stitching, premium leather/sueded microfiber
MANUFAKTUR Signature Rosé Grey/Black, premium leather
STYLE Exclusive Crystal White/Black Nappa, premium leather
Red Pepper/Black Nappa, premium leather
Sage Grey/Black Nappa, premium leather
STYLE Exclusive Tartufo Brown/Black Nappa, premium leather
STYLE Exclusive Macchiato Beige/Titanium Grey Nappa, premium leather
Black Nappa, premium leather
Sienna Brown/Black Nappa, premium leather
Black Exclusive Nappa/Microfiber w/Yellow Stitching, premium leather/sueded microfiber
MANUFAKTUR Signature Savanna Beige/Black, premium leather
Black Exclusive Nappa/Microfiber w/Red Stitching, premium leather/sueded microfiber
MANUFAKTUR Signature Rosé Grey/Black, premium leather
STYLE Exclusive Crystal White/Black Nappa, premium leather
Red Pepper/Black Nappa, premium leather
Sage Grey/Black Nappa, premium leather
STYLE Exclusive Tartufo Brown/Black Nappa, premium leather
STYLE Exclusive Macchiato Beige/Titanium Grey Nappa, premium leather
Black Nappa, premium leather
Sienna Brown/Black Nappa, premium leather
Black Exclusive Nappa/Microfiber w/Yellow Stitching, premium leather/sueded microfiber
MANUFAKTUR Signature Savanna Beige/Black, premium leather
Black Exclusive Nappa/Microfiber w/Red Stitching, premium leather/sueded microfiber
MANUFAKTUR Signature Rosé Grey/Black, premium leather
STYLE Exclusive Crystal White/Black Nappa, premium leather
Red Pepper/Black Nappa, premium leather
Sage Grey/Black Nappa, premium leather
STYLE Exclusive Tartufo Brown/Black Nappa, premium leather
STYLE Exclusive Macchiato Beige/Titanium Grey Nappa, premium leather
Black Nappa, premium leather
Sienna Brown/Black Nappa, premium leather
Exterior
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Monza Grey Magno
MANUFAKTUR Hyper Blue Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic
Sun Yellow
MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Starling Blue Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Magno
MANUFAKTUR Starling Blue Magno
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Monza Grey Magno
MANUFAKTUR Hyper Blue Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic
Sun Yellow
MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Starling Blue Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Magno
MANUFAKTUR Starling Blue Magno
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Monza Grey Magno
MANUFAKTUR Hyper Blue Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic
Sun Yellow
MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Starling Blue Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Magno
MANUFAKTUR Starling Blue Magno
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Monza Grey Magno
MANUFAKTUR Hyper Blue Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic
Sun Yellow
MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Starling Blue Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Magno
MANUFAKTUR Starling Blue Magno