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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
About

The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is a grand touring sports car manufactured by Mercedes-Benz since 1954. The designation "SL" derives from the German term "Sport-Leicht", which translates to "Sport Light" in English.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.
Drivetrain
Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (1954–2021, SL43; 2022–present)
Body
2-door coupé
Class
Sports car/Grand tourer (S)
Also sold as
Mercedes-AMG SL (2022–present)
Predecessor
Mercedes-Benz SSK

Generations

W198 and W1211954–1963
W1131963–1971
R1071971–1989
R1291989–2001
R2302000–2011
R2312011–2020
R2322022–present

Photos

Real cars from Wikimedia Commons — colours and trims as photographed.
R107 1971–1989
orange
orange
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R107 (Auto classique Laval '10).jpg
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R107 (Cruisin' At The Boardwalk '11).jpg
R129 1989–2001
Convertible
Convertible
orange
orange
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R129).jpg
R230 2000–2011
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R230), China.jpg
MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS (R230) China (2).jpg
MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS (R230) China.jpg
R231 2011–2020
2018
2018
More
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (Rigaud).jpg
'09 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (MIAS).JPG
'60 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (MIAS '12).JPG
'96 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (Toronto Spring '12 Classic Car Auction).JPG
'91 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (Toronto Spring '12 Classic Car Auction).JPG
'13 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (SDLDQ '13).jpg
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class timeline.jpg
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (34683284674).jpg

Photos: Wikimedia Commons — click any for full resolution & licence.

Reviews & research

Independent reviews, news and owner communities — off-site.
Video reviews
Road tests & walkarounds on YouTube
Expert reviews
Edmunds, Car and Driver, MotorTrend & more
News
Latest coverage and updates
Owner community
Real-world ownership on Reddit
Full history
The complete Wikipedia entry
For sale

Find one for sale

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Market value. No used Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has one set price — see what they actually sold for recently, then compare with what's on the market now.

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Maintenance & ownership

Check the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class's recall history, investigations and owner complaints at NHTSA — the best free read on reliability and what tends to go wrong before you buy.

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The universe

Coming: a full spec sheet, and a drivable 3D model of the SL-Class on any road in the rTracer atlas.

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