Compare 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $103,650 | $103,650 | $113,100 |
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Invoice | $96,395 | $96,395 | $104,050 |
Destination | $875 | $875 | $895 |
Interior Edit | |||
Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | |
Air Filter | Standard | Standard | |
Underseat Ducts | N/A | Standard | |
Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | |
Cargo Net | Standard | N/A | |
Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | |
Cell Phone | N/A | Pre-wiring | |
Clock | In-dash | In-dash | |
Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | |
Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | N/A | |
Cupholders | Front | Front | |
Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather/metal-look | |
12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | |
Lighter Elements | Front | Front | |
Ashtray | Standard | Standard | |
Floor Console | Full | Full | |
Floor Mats | Carpet Front | Carpeted Front And Rear | |
Front Windows | Power | Power | |
Rear Windows | Power | Power | |
1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | |
1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | |
Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | |
Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | |
Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | |
Water Temp Gauge | Standard | N/A | |
Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | |
Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | |
Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | |
Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | |
Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | |
Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | |
Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | |
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | |
Head-up Display | N/A | Optional | |
Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | |
Seats Edit | |||
Front Seat Type | Bucket | Sport Bucket | |
Standard Seating | 2 Passengers | 4 Passengers | |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 8-way Power | |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 8-way Power | |
Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
Front Armrests | Center | Center | |
Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | |
Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | |
Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
Rear Seats | N/A | Bucket | |
Rear Armrest | N/A | With Pass-thru And Skibag | |
Rear Head Restraints | N/A | 2 - Fixed | |
Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | |
Entertainment Edit | |||
Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | |
CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | |
CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | |
MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | |
Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | |
DVD-Audio | Standard | Standard | |
Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | |
Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | |
Speakers | 10 Harman/kardon | 12 | |
Amplifier | Standard | Standard | |
Equalizer | Automatic | Automatic | |
Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | |
Navigation System | COMAND With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | |
1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | |
Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | |
Safety and Security Edit | |||
Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
Airbags, Side Impact | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver | Driver And Passenger | |
Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Mbrace | BMW Assist | |
Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | |
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | |
Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | |
Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | |
Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | |
Headlight Washer | Standard | Standard | |
Cornering Lights | Standard | Standard | |
Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | |
Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | Standard | |
LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | |
Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | |
Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
Parking Assist | PARKTRONIC | Standard | |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | |
Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | |
Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | |
Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | |
Lane Departure Warning | N/A | Optional | |
First Aid Kit | Standard | Standard | |
Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | |
Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | Optional | |
Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | |
Overview | |||
Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | |
Warranty Edit | |||
Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | |
Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | |
Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
Exterior Edit | |||
Antenna | Fixed | Window Grid | |
Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite | |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
Grille Trim | With Chrome Bar | Black W/chrome Surround | |
Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Rear | |
Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | |
Rear Cargo Door | Power Open And Close Trunk | Trunk | |
Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
Rear Window Type | Fixed | Power | |
Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | |
Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | |
Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | Driver And Passenger | |
Sunroof | 1st Row Fixed Glass | N/A | |
Convertible Top | Power | Power | |
Convertible Hardtop | Retractable | N/A | |
Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | Standard | Standard | |
Front Tires | P255/40WR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P265/40YR19.0 BSW Run-flat Performance | |
Tires - Rear | 285/35WR18 | 295/35YR19 | |
Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 19" Machined Forged Aluminum | |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | N/A | |
Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | |
Mechanical Edit | |||
Engine | 5.5L V-8 | 4.4L V-8 | |
Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | |
Turbocharger | N/A | Twin Turbo | |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | |
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | |
Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Servotronic | |
Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | |
Ride Control | Standard | Standard | |
Adaptive Suspension | Standard | N/A | |
Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A | |
Automatic Level Control | 4-corner | N/A | |
Front Suspension Type | Multi-link | Double Wishbone | |
Front Anti-roll Bar | N/A | Standard | |
Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
Front Springs | Coil | Coil | |
Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | |
Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | Standard | |
Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | |
Electronic Stability System | Standard | DSC III | |
Sequential Shift Control | TouchShift | Standard | |
Transmission | 7-spd W/OD | 7-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD | |
Axle Ratio | 2.65 | 3.15 | |
Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | |
Specifications Edit | |||
Exterior Length | 180.4 " | 193.0 " | |
Exterior Body Width | 71.7 " | 75.6 " | |
Exterior Height | 51.1 " | 53.9 " | |
Engine | 5.5L V-8 | 4.4L V-8 | |
Horsepower | 382 @ 6,000 Rpm | 560 @ 6,000 Rpm | |
Torque | 391 @ 2,800 Rpm | 500 @ 1,500 Rpm | |
Fuel Economy - City | 14 Mpg | 14 Mpg | |
Fuel Economy - Highway | 22 Mpg | 20 Mpg | |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 5.5 Seconds | 4.6 Seconds | |
1/4 Mile Time | 14.1 Seconds | 13.1 Seconds | |
1/4 Mile Speed | 100 Mph | 106 Mph | |
Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | |
Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 59 Mph | |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.86/3.56 " | 3.50/3.48 " | |
Curb Weight | 4,222 Lbs. | 4,515 Lbs. | |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,861 Lbs. | 5,315 Lbs. | |
Payload | 540 Lbs. | 800 Lbs. | |
Wheelbase | 100.8 " | 112.2 " | |
Front Track | 61.4 " | 64.2 " | |
Rear Track | 60.9 " | 63.5 " | |
Turning Radius | 18.1 '' | 19.2 '' | |
Drag Coefficient | .30 | .33 | |
Front Legroom | 42.9 " | 42.1 " | |
Rear Legroom | N/A | 30.5 " | |
Front Headroom | 37.7 " | 40.3 " | |
Rear Headroom | N/A | 36.5 " | |
Front Hip Room | 53.9 " | N/A | |
Front Shoulder Room | 54.0 " | 56.9 " | |
Rear Shoulder Room | N/A | 49.6 " | |
Luggage Volume | 7.2 Cu.ft. | 10.6 Cu.ft. | |
Luggage Volume (max) | 10.2 Cu.ft. | 12.4 Cu.ft. | |
Passenger Volume | 51 Cu.ft. | 89 Cu.ft. | |
Fuel Tank | 21.1 Gal. | 21.1 Gal. | |
Cost To Own | |||
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||