See 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
- MSRP: $95,300 - $187,200
- Invoice: $88,629 - $174,096
- Fuel Economy Range: 18 mpg Hwy, 11 mpg City
- Basic Warranty: 48 months/50,000 miles
- Fuel Type: premium unleaded
- User Rating:(3 reviews)
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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Mechanical
| Base SL600 2dr Roadster Options | Base SL55 AMG 2dr Roadster Options | Base SL65 AMG 2dr Roadster Options | Base SL550 2dr Roadster Options | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5.5L V-12 | 5.4L V-8 | 6.0L V-12 | 5.5L V-8 |
| Engine - valvetrain | SOHC | SOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | twin turbo | intercooled supercharger | twin turbo | NA |
| Brakes | Sensotronic 4 wheel disc | Sensotronic 4 wheel disc | Sensotronic 4 wheel disc | Sensotronic 4 wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake assist | std | std | std | std |
| Drive type | rear-wheel | rear-wheel | rear-wheel | rear-wheel |
| Exhaust | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering | std | std | std | std |
| Suspension tuning | regular | sport | sport | regular |
| Ride control | std | std | std | std |
| Adaptive suspension | std | std | std | std |
| Height adjustable suspension | automatic w/driver control | automatic w/driver control | automatic w/driver control | automatic w/driver control |
| Automatic level control | 4-corner | 4-corner | 4-corner | 4-corner |
| Front suspension type | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link |
| Front shocks | gas-pressurized | AMG | AMG | gas-pressurized |
| Front springs | coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link |
| Rear shocks | gas-pressurized | AMG | AMG | gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs | coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Electronic stability system | std | std | std | std |
| Sequential shift control | TouchShift | TouchShift w/SpeedShift | TouchShift w/SpeedShift | TouchShift |
| Transmission | 5-spd w/OD | 5-spd w/OD | 5-spd w/OD | 7-spd w/OD |
| Axle ratio | 2.65 | 2.82 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Locking/limited slip differential | NA | opt | NA | NA |
| Traction control | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
Exterior
| Exterior light control | programmable | programmable | programmable | programmable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antenna | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Body material | galvanized steel/alloy | galvanized steel/alloy | galvanized steel/alloy | galvanized steel/alloy |
| Paint | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim | silver | chrome | chrome | silver |
| Fog/driving lights | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Door count | 2 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Rear cargo door | power close trunk/liftgate | trunk | power close trunk/liftgate | trunk |
| Tinted windows | light | light | light | light |
| Rear window type | fixed | fixed | fixed | 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 | power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger |
| Heated door mirrors | std | std | std | std |
| Mirrors, auto dimming | driver | driver | driver | driver |
| Sunroof | 1st row fixed glass | 1st row fixed glass | 1st row fixed glass | 1st row fixed glass |
| Convertible top | power | power | power | power |
| Convertible hardtop | retractable | retractable | retractable | retractable |
| Convertible roof glass rear window | std | std | std | std |
| Tires - front | P255/40ZR18 BSW performance | P255/35ZR19 BSW performance | P255/35ZR19 BSW performance | P255/40ZR18 BSW performance |
| Tires - rear | 285/35ZR18 | 285/30ZR19 | 285/30ZR19 | 285/35ZR18 |
| Wheels | 18" silver alloy | 19" silver AMG alloy | 19" painted AMG multi-piece | 18" silver alloy |
| Spare tire and wheel | compact steel | compact steel | NA | compact steel |
| Windshield wipers - front | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
| Windshield wipers - rain sensing | std | std | std | std |
| Headlights | high intensity low/high beam, Bi-Xenon | high intensity low beam, Xenon | high intensity low/high beam, Bi-Xenon | high intensity low beam, Xenon |
| Delay off headlamps | std | std | std | std |
| Headlight washer | std | std | std | std |
| Cornering lights | std | opt | std | opt |
| Daytime running lights | std | std | std | std |
Interior
| Driver information center | std | std | std | std |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachometer | std | std | std | std |
| Trip computer | std | std | std | std |
| Water temp gauge | std | std | std | std |
| Low fuel warning | std | std | std | std |
| Service interval warning | std | std | std | std |
| Lighting - glovebox | std | std | std | std |
| Lighting - map lights | front | front | front | front |
| Lighting - dome light | fade | fade | fade | fade |
| Lighting - cargo light | std | std | std | std |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Rear window defogger | std | std | std | std |
| Rear view mirror | auto-dimming day-night | 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 | driver and passenger |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column | std | std | std | std |
| Steering wheel material | leather/genuine wood | leather | leather | leather |
| Air conditioning, front | dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic |
| Air filter | std | std | std | std |
| Cargo net | std | std | std | std |
| Clock | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash |
| Cupholders | front | front | front | front |
| Gear shift knob trim | leather/genuine wood | leather | leather | leather |
| Floor console | full | full | full | full |
| Floor mats | carpet front | carpet front | carpet front | carpet front |
| Instrumentation | analog | analog | analog | analog |
| Airbags, frontal | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact | door mounted, driver and passenger | door mounted, driver and passenger | door mounted, driver and passenger | door mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, knee protection | driver | driver | driver | driver |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | front | front | front | front |
Warranty
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) | unlimited/unlimited | unlimited/unlimited | unlimited/unlimited | unlimited/unlimited |
Comfort
| Front seat type | premium bucket | sport | sport | bucket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard seating | 2 passengers | 2 passengers | 2 passengers | 2 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls | 12-way power | 12-way power | 12-way power | 10-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | 12-way power | 12-way power | 12-way power | 10-way power |
| Lumbar support | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Front armrests | center | center | center | center |
| Front head restraints | adjustable w/tilt | adjustable w/tilt | adjustable w/tilt | adjustable w/tilt |
| 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 | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Cooled front seats | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Memory | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Seat trim | leather | leather | leather | leather |
Convenience
| Exterior temperature display | std | std | std | std |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cell phone | Motorola voice/portable/wheel control | Motorola voice/portable/wheel control | Motorola voice/portable/wheel control | Motorola voice/portable/wheel control |
| Cruise control | std | std | std | std |
| Adaptive cruise control | opt | opt | opt | opt |
| 12V DC power outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter elements | front | front | front | front |
| Ashtray | std | std | std | std |
| Front windows | power | power | power | power |
| Rear windows | power | power | power | power |
| 1-touch window up | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| 1-touch window down | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Programmable garage door opener | std | std | std | std |
| Remote trunk release | power | power | power | power |
| Retained accessory power | std | std | std | std |
| Air compressor | std | std | std | std |
| Occupancy sensor | std | std | std | std |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Tele Aid | Tele Aid | Tele Aid | Tele Aid |