Autoknowtive
Mercedes-Benz SL
Mercedes-Benz built the SL in 1954–1989 and 1995–today. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 6 of them, from the 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL 600 to the 2025 Mercedes-Benz SL Monogram Maybach. Body styles here: Convertible. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1954–1989 and 1995–today
- Brand from
- Germany
- Body styles
- Convertible
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 6 cars
How it changed
Power went from 394 hp in the 1995 SL 600 to 585 hp in the 2025 SL Monogram Maybach. It got heavier along the way: 1,950 kg for the 1995 car, 1,975 kg for the 2025. The most powerful here is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz SL Monogram Maybach at 585 hp (436 kW), more than 92% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2025 Mercedes-Benz SL Monogram Maybach, in 4.1 s.
Every SL in the catalog
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL600
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63
2022 Mercedes-Benz SL
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is a grand touring sports car manufactured by Mercedes-Benz since 1954. The designation "SL" derives from the German term "Super-Leicht", which translates to "Super Light" in English.
Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
2025 Mercedes-Benz SL Monogram Maybach
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 SL 600 | 394 hp (294 kW) | 420 lb-ft (569 Nm) | 6.1 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,950 kg (4,299 lb) | 6.0 L V12 | Rear Wheel Drive | 5-speed automatic | 13 mpg |
| 2003 SL600 | 500 hp (373 kW) | 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) | 4.7 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 2,025 kg (4,464 lb) | 5.5 L V12 | Rear Wheel Drive | 5-speed automatic | 16 mpg |
| 2009 SL65 | 525 hp (391 kW) | 465 lb-ft (630 Nm) | 4.6 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,960 kg (4,321 lb) | 6.2 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | Automatic, 7 Speed With AMG Speedshift | 16 mpg |
| 2013 SL63 | 537 hp (400 kW) | 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) | 4.3 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,845 kg (4,068 lb) | 5.5 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic (AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT) | 19 mpg |
| 2025 SL Monogram Maybach | 585 hp (436 kW) | 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) | 4.1 s | 162 mph (261 km/h) | 1,975 kg (4,354 lb) | 4.0 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | 9-speed automatic Speepshift MCT | 22 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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