Compare 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $92,900 | $54,640 | $65,355 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $86,397 | $50,256 | $56,858 |
| Destination | $775 | $720 | $715 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Driver Side | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather | Genuine Wood |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | 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 | Standard | Standard | 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 | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather/genuine Wood |
| Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Sport Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 2 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 10-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 10-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | 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 | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Seats | N/A | Bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | With Pass-thru And Skibag | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single, Trunk/cargo Area Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 8 Bose Cabin Surround(TM) | 9 | 9 Mark Levinson |
| Amplifier | N/A | Standard | 240W Premium |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | COMAND | Optional | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | 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 | Power Front | N/A | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | High Intensity Low Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| LED Taillights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Parktronic | Parktronic | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Standard | Immobilizer III | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | 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) | 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) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/10,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 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 | 72 Months/70,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 12 Months/10,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Concealed | Window Grid And Retractable |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Gray | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | 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 | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Fixed Glass | N/A | N/A |
| Convertible Top | Power | Power | Power |
| Convertible Hardtop | Retractable | N/A | Retractable |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Spoiler | N/A | N/A | Lip |
| Front Tires | P255/40WR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P235/40YR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P245/40ZR18.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Tires - Rear | 285/35WR18 | N/A | N/A |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Painted Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Aluminum | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 5.0L V-8 | 4.2L V-8 | 4.3L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | Sensotronic 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 | Quattro All Wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Servotronic | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | Regular |
| Ride Control | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A | N/A |
| Automatic Level Control | 4-corner | N/A | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | TouchShift | Tiptronic | Standard |
| Transmission | 7-spd W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.82 | 3.89 | 3.77 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 178.5 " | 180.0 " | 178.5 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.5 " | 70.0 " | 72.0 " |
| Exterior Height | 51.0 " | 54.8 " | 53.1 " |
| Engine | 5.0L V-8 | 4.2L V-8 | 4.3L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 302 @ 5,600 Rpm | 340 @ 7,000 Rpm | 288 @ 5,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 339 @ 2,700 Rpm | 302 @ 3,500 Rpm | 317 @ 3,400 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 15 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 24 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.3 Seconds | 5.6 Seconds | 6.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.0 Seconds | 14.1 Seconds | 14.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 92 Mph | 98 Mph | 93 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 60 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.82/3.31 " | 3.33/3.65 " | 3.58/3.25 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,065 Lbs. | 4,211 Lbs. | 3,840 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | N/A | 4,530 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 " | 104.5 " | 103.1 " |
| Front Track | 61.4 " | 59.8 " | 61.0 " |
| Rear Track | 60.5 " | 59.9 " | 60.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.1 '' | 18.8 '' | 17.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | .30 | .31 |
| Front Legroom | 42.9 " | 41.3 " | 43.6 " |
| Rear Legroom | N/A | 32.4 " | 27.1 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.7 " | 38.0 " | 37.2 " |
| Rear Headroom | N/A | 36.3 " | 33.9 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.9 " | N/A | 55.7 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 49.5 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.0 " | 53.0 " | 53.8 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | N/A | 45.1 " | 46.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | 7.3 Cu.ft. | 8.9 Cu.ft. | 8.8 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 10.2 Cu.ft. | 10.2 Cu.ft. | 8.8 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 58 Cu.ft. | 73 Cu.ft. | 75 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 21.1 Gal. | 16.6 Gal. | 19.8 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | good | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
