Compare 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $83,800 | $128,000 | $53,400 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $77,934 | $115,360 | $48,220 |
| Destination | $645 | $645 | $645 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Manual | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Portable Hands Free | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | Analog | Analog | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Aluminum | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | Carpet Front | N/A |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | N/A | N/A | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Keyfob | Power | Keyfob |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Air Compressor | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 2 Passengers | 2 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 4-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 4-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | N/A | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver |
| Rear Seats | N/A | N/A | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | N/A | With Pass-thru And Skibag |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | N/A | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| CD Player | Compatible | In-dash Mounted Single, Console Mounted 6-disc | Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 6 Bose | 10 Performance | 10 |
| Amplifier | N/A | Premium | Optional |
| Equalizer | Automatic | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Navigation System | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Tele Aid | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | Power Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | Halogen |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | SmartKey | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | N/A | 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 ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Retractable | Fixed | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | N/A | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Black | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st And 2nd Row Fixed Glass | N/A | N/A |
| Convertible Top | Power | Power | Power |
| Convertible Hardtop | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Spoiler | N/A | N/A | Lip |
| Front Tires | P245/40ZR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P245/45WR18.0 BSW Run-flat Performance | P225/45ZR18.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Tires - Rear | 275/35ZR18 | 275/40WR18 | 255/40ZR18 |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Aluminum | N/A | N/A |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 5.0L V-8 | 5.0L V-8 | 3.2L I-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Re-circulating Ball | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Sport |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Transmission | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.65 | 3.15 | 3.64 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 177.1 " | 172.2 " | 176.8 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.3 " | 72.1 " | 70.1 " |
| Exterior Height | 51.3 " | 51.9 " | 53.7 " |
| Engine | 5.0L V-8 | 5.0L V-8 | 3.2L I-6 |
| Horsepower | 302 @ 5,600 Rpm | 394 @ 6,600 Rpm | 333 @ 7,900 Rpm |
| Torque | 339 @ 2,700 Rpm | 368 @ 3,800 Rpm | 262 @ 4,900 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 13 Mpg | 16 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 23 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 23 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.82/3.31 " | 3.70/3.50 " | 3.43/3.58 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,125 Lbs. | 3,494 Lbs. | 3,781 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 99.0 " | 98.6 " | 107.5 " |
| Front Track | 60.4 " | 61.1 " | 57.4 " |
| Rear Track | 60.0 " | 61.7 " | 60.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.7 '' | 19.4 '' | 18.1 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .32 | .43 | .35 |
| Front Legroom | 42.4 " | 42.8 " | 41.7 " |
| Rear Legroom | N/A | N/A | 32.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.1 " | 37.4 " | 38.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | N/A | N/A | 36.9 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.2 " | 57.0 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.4 " | 55.2 " | 54.5 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | N/A | N/A | 45.9 " |
| Luggage Volume | 7.9 Cu.ft. | 5.0 Cu.ft. | 7.7 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 7.9 Cu.ft. | 5.0 Cu.ft. | 7.7 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 50 Cu.ft. | 51 Cu.ft. | 80 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 21.1 Gal. | 19.5 Gal. | 16.6 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
