Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class presents an excellent initial reliability picture, with zero recalls and complaints reported.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | chassis_cab | — | Automatic | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | chassis_cab | Horsepower: 362-621 hp, Torque: 369-765 lb-ft, Engine configuration: V6, V8, V12 | 7-speed automatic, 9-speed automatic | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive | 362-621 hp | 369-765 lb-ft | V6, V8, V12 |
| 2017 | chassis_cab | — | Automatic | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Series | Trim | Note | Base price | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Series: AMG SL63 Se | AMG SL63 Se | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Trim: AMG SL63, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | AMG SL63 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | Base price: $114,700, Trim: SL450, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | SL450 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | $114,700 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Base price: $154,450, Trim: SL500, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | SL500 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | $154,450 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $88,200, MSRP range: $88,200 - $222,000, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for the 2018 SL-Class ranged from the SL 450 to the AMG SL 65., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/14/2026 | Base price: $88,200, Trim: AMG SL 63, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | AMG SL 63 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | $88,200 | USD | $88,200 | $88,200 - $222,000 | 0.9 | MSRP for the 2018 SL-Class ranged from the SL 450 to the AMG SL 65. | llm_estimate | 6/14/2026 |
| 2017 | — | Trim: AMG SL65, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | AMG SL65 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | GVWR | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Entertainment system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 4 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Standard | 2 | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | 213 | 7.5 | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Standard | — | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 2 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 1 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 101.8, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | 1 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 101.8 | 19 | 19 | — |
| 2019 | 2 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Optional, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 1 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 101.7, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | Optional | 1 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 101.7 | 19 | 19 | CD + Stereo |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 345 | 12.2 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 1 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 101.7, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | 1 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 101.7 | 19 | 19 | — |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 1 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 101.8, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | 1 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 101.8 | 19 | 19 | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | rearCamera | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | laneCenteringAssist | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | Rated vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | — |
| 2023 | Rated vehicle: 2023 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | 2023 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C AWD |
| 2022 | Rated vehicle: 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C 4WD |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | Rated vehicle: 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWD | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWD |
| 2019 | Rated vehicle: 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | — | optional | — | — | — | 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWD |
| 2018 | Rated vehicle: 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | — | — | — | — | 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWD |
| 2017 | Rated vehicle: 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | — | optional | — | — | — | 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWD |
| 2016 | Rated vehicle: 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWD |
| 2015 | Rated vehicle: 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWD |
| 2014 | Rated vehicle: 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL-CLASS C RWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL-CLASS C RWD |
| 2013 | Rated vehicle: 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWD |
| 2012 | Rated vehicle: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C RWD |
| 2011 | Rated vehicle: 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sl-Class C AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sl-Class C AWD |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
| Year | infotainment | ev | Battery type | Apple CarPlay | Android Auto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class presents an excellent initial reliability picture, with zero recalls and complaints reported.
2025
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class presents an excellent initial reliability profile with zero recalls and complaints reported.
2024
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class presents an exceptionally strong reliability profile, backed by zero recalls and complaints.
2023
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and complaints.
2022
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and zero complaints, suggesting strong initial quality.
2021
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class presents an exceptional reliability record with zero recalls or complaints logged by NHTSA.
2020
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class presents as an excellent reliability prospect, boasting zero recalls and complaints.
2019
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls and zero complaints, suggesting a robust build and minimal systemic issues.
2018
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class presents an excellent reliability record, with no recalls or complaints reported.
2017
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls or complaints, suggesting robust build quality.
2016
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and zero complaints, suggesting superior reliability and safety.
2015
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class presents an excellent reliability record with no reported recalls or complaints, suggesting a robust build.
2014
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints logged, suggesting robust engineering.
2013
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class offers a compelling luxury convertible experience with a 'Good' reliability verdict, though buyers must confirm the air conditioning system recall has been addressed.
2012
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class presents a compelling ownership proposition with an 'Excellent' public reliability verdict and zero recalls or complaints logged by NHTSA.
2011
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class presents an ownership proposition clouded by a lack of comprehensive reliability data.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?
Carfocal currently has 16 published SL-Class reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class presents an excellent initial reliability picture, with zero recalls and complaints reported.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 mercedes-benz sl-class presents an excellent initial reliability picture, with zero recalls and complaints reported. and the 2026 mercedes-benz sl-class offers strong initial reliability, making it an attractive used purchase. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints