2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

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$89,150 - $113,550
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Superfast acceleration.

Interior materials aren't exceptionally impressive.

Remains unchanged for 2019.

Engaging handling and comfortable ride quality.

Small touchscreen.

Specs & Features

$89,150

price

362 hp @ 5000 rpm

horsepower

369 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

torque

9-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.0L 6cyl RWD 9A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Convertible is a midsize convertible offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $89,150. For that price, it mainly competes with the Jaguar F-TYPE R Convertible, the BMW 8 Series Convertible, and the Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible. Between 2 trims, the SL-Class Convertible offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.0L turbocharged V6 capable of making 362 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 449 horsepower-making 4.7L turbocharged V8 engine. Both engines are mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. The SL-Class Convertible reaches 60 mph from zero in 4.5 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.3 seconds with the V8 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the SL-Class Convertible can manage a combined fuel economy between 20 and 23 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 12 striking colors the SL-Class Convertible comes in really pull you towards itself. We and quot;Mercedes-Benz of Arrowheadquot; believe that quot;it is very luxurious and great to drive on a daily basisquot;.

Buying Advice

The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Convertible enters the 2019 model year with no significant changes. There are two trims on offer and we recommend getting the base SL 450 trim as it is very similarly capable as the higher trim while being much less expensive.

Trims

    450
    $89,150 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl RWD 9A
    • Horsepower: 362 hp @ 5000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 369 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 3.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 23 mpg
    550
    $113,550 onwards
    • Engine: 4.7L 8cyl RWD 9A
    • Horsepower: 449 hp @ 5250 rpm hp
    • Torque: 516 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 3.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$89,150- $113,550

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8

Horsepower

449 hp @ 5250 rpm

Torque

516 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

Capacity

2

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$30,250- $41,500

Gasoline

6.43

208 hp @ 5500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

5

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$23,595- $30,695

Gasoline

7.77

152 hp @ 5500 rpm

184 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

5

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$59,000- $82,800

Gasoline

8.83

300 hp @ 6500 rpm

280 lb.-ft. @ 1950 rpm

2

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$49,700

Gasoline

6.94

255 hp @ 5000 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

2

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$22,900- $26,900

Gasoline

8.14

134 hp @ 4400 rpm

162 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

5

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$154,450

Gasoline

7.47

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

664 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

2

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2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    3.7 sec--
    3.41 sec--
    4.8 sec13 sec170 mph
    2019 BMW Z4

    Ranked #4

    5.2 sec13.9 sec130 mph
    6.7 sec--
    8.72 sec--

    2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg19.8 gal.396/554.4 mi.
      28 mpg37 mpg31 mpg11.6 gal.324.8/429.2 mi.
      2019 BMW Z4

      Ranked #2

      25 mpg32 mpg28 mpg13.7 gal.342.5/438.4 mi.
      26 mpg29 mpg27 mpg16.6 gal.431.6/481.4 mi.
      24 mpg33 mpg27 mpg13.2 gal.316.8/435.6 mi.
      22 mpg28 mpg24 mpg14.2 gal.298.2/397.6 mi.

      2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        182.3 in.76.7 in.51.2 in.3.7 in.101.7 in.
        182.7 in.73.9 in.51.2 in.4.4 in.101.7 in.
        174.2 in.71.1 in.58.9 in.6.8 in.106.3 in.
        173.4 in.71.1 in.66.3 in.8 in.105.1 in.
        172.4 in.70.9 in.50.4 in.4.3 in.97.4 in.
        2019 BMW Z4

        Ranked #6

        170.7 in.73.4 in.51.4 in.4.7 in.97.2 in.

        2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          13.5 cu.ft.50.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.
          2019 BMW Z4

          Ranked #1

          9.9 cu.ft.164.4 cu.ft.9.9 cu.ft.
          13.5 cu.ft.50.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.
          13.1 cu.ft.-40.7 cu.ft.
          19.2 cu.ft.88.9 cu.ft.34 cu.ft.
          22.6 cu.ft.94.6 cu.ft.48.9 cu.ft.

          2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            72.1 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.
            40.7 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.40.7 cu.ft.
            2019 BMW Z4

            Ranked #3

            150 cu.ft.9.9 cu.ft.9.9 cu.ft.
            9.6 cu.ft.9.6 cu.ft.9.6 cu.ft.
            34 cu.ft.19.2 cu.ft.34 cu.ft.
            26 cu.ft.22.6 cu.ft.48.9 cu.ft.

            2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --3826 lbs.
              3968 lbs.983 lbs.3285 lbs.
              1500 lbs.827 lbs.3307 lbs.
              --4112 lbs.
              -775 lbs.2750 lbs.
              2019 BMW Z4

              Ranked #3

              -593 lbs.3287 lbs.

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