Compare 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $85,990 | $85,990 | $54,500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $79,971 | $79,971 | $49,755 |
| Destination | $720 | $720 | $695 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Automatic | |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | Standard | |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | 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 | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 1 | |
| 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 | Front And Rear | Driver | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | N/A | |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | |
| 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 | N/A | |
| 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 | |
| Air Compressor | Standard | Standard | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Sport Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 2 Passengers | 4 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 10-way Power | 8-way Power | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 10-way Power | 8-way Power | |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt | |
| 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 | N/A | |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver | |
| Rear Seats | N/A | Bench | |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | With Pass-thru | |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | 2 - Adjustable | |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | |
| Cassette Player | N/A | Optional | |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single, Trunk/cargo Area Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | |
| Speakers | 8 Bose | 10 | |
| Amplifier | N/A | Optional | |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Optional | |
| Navigation System | Standard | Optional | |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver | N/A | |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Tele Aid | N/A | |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Power Front | Power Front | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | Halogen | |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | |
| Headlight Washer | Standard | Optional | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Parking Assist | Parktronic | Optional | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | N/A | |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | N/A | |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | N/A | |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Optional | 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 (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 | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Window Grid | |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | |
| Grille Trim | Gray | Chrome | |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front | |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| 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 | N/A | |
| Sunroof | 1st And 2nd Row Fixed Glass | N/A | |
| Convertible Top | Power | Power | |
| Convertible Hardtop | Retractable | Optional | |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | Standard | Standard | |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | |
| Front Tires | P255/45WR17.0 BSW Performance AS | P225/45ZR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | |
| Tires - Rear | 285/35WR10 | 255/40ZR18 | |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | N/A | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 5.0L V-8 | 3.2L I-6 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | DOHC | |
| Brakes | Sensotronic 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 | Standard | |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | |
| Ride Control | Standard | N/A | |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | N/A | |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A | |
| Automatic Level Control | 4-corner | N/A | |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | |
| 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 | Touch-Shift | Optional | |
| Transmission | 5-spd W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 2.82 | 3.64 | |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 178.5 " | 176.8 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 72.0 " | 70.1 " | |
| Exterior Height | 51.0 " | 53.7 " | |
| Engine | 5.0L V-8 | 3.2L I-6 | |
| Horsepower | 302 @ 5,500 Rpm | 333 @ 7,900 Rpm | |
| Torque | 339 @ 2,700 Rpm | 262 @ 4,900 Rpm | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 15 Mpg | 16 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 22 Mpg | 23 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.7 Seconds | 5.6 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.1 Seconds | 14.2 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 92 Mph | 100 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 61 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.82/3.31 " | 3.43/3.58 " | |
| Curb Weight | 4,045 Lbs. | 3,781 Lbs. | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,630 Lbs. | |
| Payload | N/A | 848 Lbs. | |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 " | 107.5 " | |
| Front Track | 61.4 " | 57.4 " | |
| Rear Track | 60.9 " | 60.0 " | |
| Turning Radius | 18.6 '' | 18.1 '' | |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | .35 | |
| Front Legroom | 42.9 " | 41.7 " | |
| Rear Legroom | N/A | 32.0 " | |
| Front Headroom | 37.7 " | 38.4 " | |
| Rear Headroom | N/A | 36.9 " | |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 57.8 " | |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 47.6 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.0 " | 54.5 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | N/A | 45.9 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 7.3 Cu.ft. | 10.6 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 10.1 Cu.ft. | 10.6 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 58 Cu.ft. | 80 Cu.ft. | |
| Fuel Tank | 21.1 Gal. | 16.6 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
