Compare 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL 450 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $86,950 | $88,100 | $61,100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $80,864 | $82,435 | $56,824 |
| Destination | $995 | $995 | $950 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | N/A | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cell Phone | N/A | Pre-wiring | N/A |
| Clock | Analog | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Leather/aluminum |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | 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 | 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 | 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 And Rear |
| 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 | N/A |
| 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 | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Sport 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 Sliding |
| 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 | N/A |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | N/A | Bucket | 50-50 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | With Pass-thru | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Nappa Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 11 Harman/kardon | 9 | 14 Bang & Olufsen |
| Amplifier | 600W | 205W | 505W Premium |
| Equalizer | Automatic | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | 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 Emergency Call | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | LED Low/high Beam | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Xenon Plus |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | Programmable |
| 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 | N/A | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | PARKTRONIC W/Active Parking Assist | Park Distance Control | N/A |
| 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 | N/A |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| 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 (36 Month/36,000 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/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 | 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 | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 12 Months/10,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Concealed |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | 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 | 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 |
| Front Tires | P255/35YR19.0 BSW Run-flat Performance | P245/45VR18.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P245/40YR18.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Tires - Rear | 285/30YR19 | 275/35YR10 | N/A |
| Wheels | 19" Silver W/painted Accents Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | N/A | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 3.0L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Twin Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Supercharger |
| 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 | All 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 | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Sport |
| Ride Control | DYNAMIC SELECT | Dynamic Damper Control | Standard |
| 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 | Multi-link |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | 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 | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | DSC III | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | STEPTRONIC | Standard |
| Transmission | 9-spd Auto W/OD | 8-spd W/OD | S Tronic 7-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.07 | 3.23 | 3.88 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 182.3 " | 192.8 " | 182.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 73.9 " | 74.6 " | 73.0 " |
| Exterior Height | 51.2 " | 53.7 " | 54.3 " |
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 3.0L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 362 @ 5,500 Rpm | 315 @ 5,800 Rpm | 333 @ 5,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 369 @ 2,000 Rpm | 330 @ 1,400 Rpm | 325 @ 2,900 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 20 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 28 Mpg | 28 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.1 Seconds | 7.5 Seconds | 6.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | N/A | 15.6 Seconds | 14.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | N/A | 86 Mph | 94 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | N/A | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | N/A | 59 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.47/3.23 " | 3.30/3.50 " | 3.33/3.50 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,826 Lbs. | 4,455 Lbs. | 4,310 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 5,310 Lbs. | 5,302 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | 770 Lbs. | 882 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 101.7 " | 112.4 " | 108.3 " |
| Front Track | 62.8 " | 63.0 " | 62.5 " |
| Rear Track | 63.0 " | 65.6 " | 62.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.1 '' | 19.2 '' | 18.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .31 | .33 |
| Front Legroom | 42.9 " | 42.1 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | N/A | 30.5 " | 31.9 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.1 " | 40.3 " | 40.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | N/A | 36.5 " | 36.3 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.6 " | N/A | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.5 " | 56.9 " | 54.3 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | N/A | 49.6 " | 46.8 " |
| Luggage Volume | 8.5 Cu.ft. | 10.6 Cu.ft. | 10.2 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 13.5 Cu.ft. | 12.4 Cu.ft. | 10.2 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 50 Cu.ft. | 89 Cu.ft. | 81 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 19.8 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | 16.1 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Below Average | Below Average | Good |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.73 | $1.86 | $1.35 |
| Depreciation | $49,755 | $56,374 | $35,196 |
| Fees and Taxes | $6,318 | $6,379 | $4,571 |
| Fuel Cost | $7,596 | $7,849 | $8,345 |
| Insurance | $6,442 | $6,693 | $5,986 |
| Maintenance | $4,290 | $3,538 | $4,205 |
| Repairs | $2,107 | $1,991 | $1,979 |
| Opportunity Costs | $1,608 | $1,612 | $1,281 |
| Total Cost | $86,399 | $92,874 | $67,380 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
