Compare 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $106,700 | $103,500 | $102,930 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $99,231 | $95,177 | $0 |
| Destination | $925 | $925 | $950 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cell Phone | N/A | N/A | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | Analog | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | JaguarDrive Selector Aluminum | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini | Mini |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | Carpet Front | 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 | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look | Leather |
| Air Compressor | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Adaptive Bucket | Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 2 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 12-way Power | 4-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 12-way Power | 4-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center Sliding | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | 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 | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Rear Seats | N/A | Bench | 50-50 Bucket |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | 2 - Fixed | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 14 Harman/kardon | 8 Bowers & Wilkins | 9 |
| Amplifier | 600W | 525W Premium | 235W |
| Equalizer | Automatic | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | N/A | N/A |
| Navigation System | COMAND With Voice Activation | Standard | Standard |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st Row | N/A | Curtain 1st Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Mbrace2 | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | 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/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 | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | PARKTRONIC W/Active Parking Assist | Standard | ParkAssist |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| 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 | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | N/A | 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 (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/16,000 Mileage), Accessories (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/50,000 Mileage), Accessories (24 Month/unlimited 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 | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 12 Months/16,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Concealed | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite | Aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | With Chrome Bar | Black W/chrome Surround | N/A |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Rear |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Power Open And Close Trunk | Trunk | N/A |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | 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 |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | Power |
| Front Tires | P255/40YR18.0 BSW Run-flat Performance | P255/35YR20.0 BSW Summer Performance | P235/40YR19.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Tires - Rear | 285/35YR18 | 285/30YR20 | 295/35YR19 |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 20" Silver Aluminum | 19" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Compact Aluminum | N/A |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.6L V-8 | 5.0L V-8 | 3.4L H-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Twin Turbo | Intercooled Supercharger | N/A |
| 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 | All Wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | Regular |
| Ride Control | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| 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 | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Short And Long Arm | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | TouchShift | Jaguar Sequential Shift(TM) | Optional |
| Transmission | 7-spd W/OD | 6-spd W/OD | 7-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.65 | 3.31 | 3.44 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 181.6 " | 188.7 " | 176.8 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 73.9 " | 74.5 " | 72.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 51.8 " | 52.3 " | 51.1 " |
| Engine | 4.6L V-8 | 5.0L V-8 | 3.4L H-6 |
| Horsepower | 429 @ 5,250 Rpm | 510 @ 6,000 Rpm | 350 @ 7,400 Rpm |
| Torque | 516 @ 1,800 Rpm | 461 @ 2,500 Rpm | 287 @ 5,600 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 18 Mpg | 15 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 25 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 4.6 Seconds | 4.3 Seconds | 4.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 13.4 Seconds | 12.8 Seconds | 13.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 102 Mph | 109 Mph | 106 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 61 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.66/3.39 " | 3.64/3.66 " | 3.82/3.05 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,935 Lbs. | 4,079 Lbs. | 3,307 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,861 Lbs. | 4,817 Lbs. | 4,189 Lbs. |
| Payload | 540 Lbs. | N/A | 882 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 " | 108.3 " | 96.5 " |
| Front Track | 62.9 " | 59.2 " | 60.3 " |
| Rear Track | 63.0 " | 59.0 " | 61.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.1 '' | 17.9 '' | 18.2 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 3.8 " | N/A | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | .35 | .31 |
| Front Legroom | 42.9 " | 43.0 " | N/A |
| Rear Legroom | N/A | 27.6 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 39.1 " | 37.8 " | N/A |
| Rear Headroom | N/A | 33.1 " | N/A |
| Front Hip Room | 53.6 " | N/A | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.5 " | 56.6 " | N/A |
| Rear Shoulder Room | N/A | 42.4 " | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 8.5 Cu.ft. | 7.1 Cu.ft. | 4.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 13.5 Cu.ft. | 11.1 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 19.8 Gal. | 16.1 Gal. | 18.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
