Compare 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $148,050 | $83,600 | $97,900 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $137,687 | $77,410 | $90,570 |
| Destination | $925 | $995 | $995 |
| 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | N/A | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | Analog | In-dash | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | Front And Rear | 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 | N/A |
| 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 |
| 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/metal-look | Leather | Leather |
| Head-up Display | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Adaptive Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 2 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 8-way Power | 12-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 8-way Power | 12-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| 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 | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Seats | N/A | Bucket | Bucket |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | With Pass-thru | With Pass-thru |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 11 Harman/kardon | 9 | 12 Harman/kardon |
| Amplifier | 600W | 205W | Premium |
| Equalizer | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | COMAND With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st Row | N/A | N/A |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Mbrace2 | BMW Assist ECall | BMW Assist ECall |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | PARKTRONIC W/Active Parking Assist | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Active Lane Keeping Assist | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 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 (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) |
| 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 | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | With Chrome Bar | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front | 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 | Power |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| 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 | Lip | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P255/35YR19.0 BSW Summer Performance | P245/45VR18.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P245/40VR19.0 BSW Run-flat AS |
| Tires - Rear | 285/30YR19 | 275/35YR10 | 275/30YR10 |
| Wheels | 19" Painted AMG Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | 19" Machined Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 5.5L V-8 | 3.0L I-6 | 4.4L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Twin Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | Twin Turbo |
| 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 |
| Four-wheel Steering | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Servotronic | Servotronic |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | 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 | Double Wishbone | 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 | 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 | DSC III | DSC III |
| Sequential Shift Control | AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT | STEPTRONIC | STEPTRONIC |
| Transmission | 7-spd W/OD | 8-spd W/OD | 8-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.65 | 3.23 | 2.81 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 182.4 " | 192.8 " | 192.8 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 73.9 " | 74.6 " | 74.6 " |
| Exterior Height | 51.2 " | 53.7 " | 53.7 " |
| Engine | 5.5L V-8 | 3.0L I-6 | 4.4L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 577 @ 5,500 Rpm | 315 @ 5,800 Rpm | 445 @ 5,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 664 @ 2,000 Rpm | 330 @ 1,400 Rpm | 480 @ 1,750 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 16 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 25 Mpg | 31 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 4.2 Seconds | 7.3 Seconds | 5.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 12.6 Seconds | 15.5 Seconds | 14.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 112 Mph | 88 Mph | 98 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 59 Mph | 59 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.86/3.56 " | 3.30/3.50 " | 3.50/3.48 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,068 Lbs. | 4,255 Lbs. | 4,650 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,905 Lbs. | 5,115 Lbs. | 5,465 Lbs. |
| Payload | 562 Lbs. | 772 Lbs. | 750 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 " | 112.4 " | 112.4 " |
| Front Track | 63.8 " | 63.0 " | 62.8 " |
| Rear Track | 63.2 " | 65.2 " | 65.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.2 '' | 19.2 '' | 19.2 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 4.4 " | N/A | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | .31 | .32 |
| Front Legroom | 42.9 " | 42.1 " | 42.1 " |
| Rear Legroom | N/A | 30.5 " | 30.5 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.1 " | 40.3 " | 40.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | N/A | 36.5 " | 36.5 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.6 " | N/A | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.5 " | 56.9 " | 56.9 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | N/A | 49.6 " | 49.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | 8.5 Cu.ft. | 10.6 Cu.ft. | 10.6 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 13.5 Cu.ft. | 12.4 Cu.ft. | 12.4 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | 89 Cu.ft. | 89 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 19.8 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Poor | Average | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $3.49 | $1.69 | $1.99 |
| Depreciation | $97,712 | $50,890 | $61,727 |
| Fees and Taxes | $9,047 | $5,245 | $6,090 |
| Fuel Cost | $8,642 | $6,933 | $8,766 |
| Insurance | $7,278 | $7,137 | $6,737 |
| Maintenance | $38,353 | $6,651 | $7,456 |
| Repairs | $2,122 | $1,647 | $1,671 |
| Opportunity Costs | $1,610 | $789 | $903 |
| Total Cost | $174,334 | $84,699 | $99,678 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
