Compare 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $133,200 | $106,100 | $81,900 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $123,876 | $97,790 | $76,168 |
| Destination | $875 | $825 | $775 |
| 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 |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Motorola Voice/portable/wheel Control | N/A | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/genuine Wood | Leather/metal-look | Leather/aluminum |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 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 | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | N/A | 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 | Auto-dimming 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/genuine Wood | Leather | Leather |
| Head-up Display | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Air Compressor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Premium Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 2 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 12-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 | 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 |
| Rear Seats | N/A | Bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | With Pass-thru And Skibag | With Pass-thru And Skibag |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single, Trunk/cargo Area Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | Glove Box Mounted 6-disc |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 8 Bose Cabin Surround(TM) | 11 Harman/kardon | 9 Bose |
| Amplifier | N/A | Standard | Premium |
| Equalizer | Automatic | Graphic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Navigation System | COMAND | Yes With Voice Activation | Standard |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | Standard | 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 | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Tele Aid | BMW Assist | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Parktronic | Standard | Parktronic |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | 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 | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | 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) | 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 (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/5,000 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 | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 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/5,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Window Grid | Concealed |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | N/A | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Silver | Chrome | Black W/aluminum Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Power Open And Close Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Power | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote |
| 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 | N/A |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P255/40YR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P255/40ZR19.0 BSW Summer Performance | P255/35ZR19.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Tires - Rear | 285/35YR18 | 285/35ZR19 | N/A |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 19" Silver Forged Aluminum | 19" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | N/A | N/A |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 5.5L V-12 | 5.0L V-10 | 4.2L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Twin Turbo | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | Rear-wheel | Quattro All Wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Servotronic | Servotronic |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | Sport |
| Ride Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Multi-link | Strut | Multi-link |
| 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 | Multi-link |
| 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 | Standard | N/A |
| Transmission | 5-spd W/OD | 7-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.65 | 3.62 | 4.11 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 178.5 " | 191.8 " | 179.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.5 " | 73.0 " | 71.4 " |
| Exterior Height | 51.0 " | 54.2 " | 54.8 " |
| Engine | 5.5L V-12 | 5.0L V-10 | 4.2L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 510 @ 5,000 Rpm | 500 @ 7,750 Rpm | 420 @ 7,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 612 @ 1,900 Rpm | 383 @ 6,100 Rpm | 317 @ 5,500 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 11 Mpg | 11 Mpg | 12 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 18 Mpg | 17 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 4.7 Seconds | 4.8 Seconds | 4.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 13.2 Seconds | 13.2 Seconds | 13.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 107 Mph | 107 Mph | 108 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 60 Mph | 62 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.23/3.43 " | 3.62/2.96 " | 3.33/3.65 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,455 Lbs. | 4,398 Lbs. | 4,068 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 5,247 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | N/A | 849 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 " | 109.5 " | 104.3 " |
| Front Track | 61.4 " | 61.7 " | 61.4 " |
| Rear Track | 60.5 " | 62.4 " | 61.8 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.1 '' | 20.5 '' | 18.2 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .30 | .34 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 42.9 " | 42.0 " | N/A |
| Rear Legroom | N/A | 29.0 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 37.7 " | 37.8 " | 38.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | N/A | 36.5 " | 36.3 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.9 " | N/A | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.0 " | 56.4 " | 53.0 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | N/A | 49.4 " | 45.1 " |
| Luggage Volume | 7.2 Cu.ft. | 10.6 Cu.ft. | 11.1 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 10.2 Cu.ft. | 12.4 Cu.ft. | 11.1 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 51 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 21.1 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | 16.6 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Driver's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Front Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
