Compare 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $140,440 | $113,100 | $142,900 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $130,609 | $104,050 | $0 |
| Destination | $875 | $895 | $2,115 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cell Phone | N/A | Pre-wiring | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | Analog |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/carbon Fibre | Leather/metal-look | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | N/A |
| 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 | N/A |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| 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 | N/A |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| 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 | N/A |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Head-up Display | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 2 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 2 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 | 4-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Fixed |
| 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 | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Seats | N/A | Bucket | N/A |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | With Pass-thru And Skibag | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | 2 - Fixed | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 10 Harman/kardon | 12 | 6 |
| Amplifier | Standard | Standard | 700W Premium |
| Equalizer | Automatic | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Navigation System | COMAND With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Optional |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Mbrace | BMW Assist | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | High Intensity Low Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | PARKTRONIC | Standard | Standard |
| 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 |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| 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 (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) | Basic (36 Month/unlimited Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/unlimited Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (120 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/unlimited Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 120 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 24 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | With Chrome Bar | Black W/chrome Surround | Aluminum |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Rear | N/A |
| 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 | N/A |
| 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 |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | Lip |
| Front Tires | P255/35ZR19.0 BSW Summer Performance | P265/40YR19.0 BSW Run-flat Performance | P245/40YR19.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Tires - Rear | 285/30ZR19 | 295/35YR19 | 285/35YR19 |
| Wheels | 19" Painted AMG Aluminum | 19" Machined Forged Aluminum | 19" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | N/A | Compact Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 6.3L V-8 | 4.4L V-8 | 4.7L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Twin Turbo | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | Brembo 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 | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Servotronic | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | Sport |
| Ride Control | Standard | Standard | 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 | Multi-link | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | AMG | Gas-pressurized | Bilstein |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | AMG | Gas-pressurized | Bilstein |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | DSC III | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | AMG SPEEDSHIFT | Standard | Sportshift II |
| Transmission | 7-spd W/OD | 7-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.06 | 3.15 | 3.91 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 180.8 " | 193.0 " | 172.5 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.7 " | 75.6 " | 73.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 51.1 " | 53.9 " | 50.0 " |
| Engine | 6.3L V-8 | 4.4L V-8 | 4.7L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 518 @ 6,800 Rpm | 560 @ 6,000 Rpm | 420 @ 7,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 465 @ 5,200 Rpm | 500 @ 1,500 Rpm | 346 @ 5,750 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 12 Mpg | 14 Mpg | 13 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 19 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 4.4 Seconds | 4.6 Seconds | 5.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 12.9 Seconds | 13.1 Seconds | 13.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 110 Mph | 106 Mph | 106 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 59 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 4.02/3.72 " | 3.50/3.48 " | 3.58/3.58 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,398 Lbs. | 4,515 Lbs. | 3,770 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,905 Lbs. | 5,315 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | 562 Lbs. | 800 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 " | 112.2 " | 102.5 " |
| Front Track | 61.8 " | 64.2 " | 62.0 " |
| Rear Track | 61.3 " | 63.5 " | 61.5 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.1 '' | 19.2 '' | 18.3 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .30 | .33 | .35 |
| Front Legroom | 42.9 " | 42.1 " | 42.8 " |
| Rear Legroom | N/A | 30.5 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 37.7 " | 40.3 " | N/A |
| Rear Headroom | N/A | 36.5 " | N/A |
| Front Hip Room | 53.9 " | N/A | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.0 " | 56.9 " | N/A |
| Rear Shoulder Room | N/A | 49.6 " | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 7.2 Cu.ft. | 10.6 Cu.ft. | 5.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 10.2 Cu.ft. | 12.4 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Passenger Volume | 51 Cu.ft. | 89 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 21.1 Gal. | 21.1 Gal. | 21.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
