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Mercedes-AMG SL-Class AMG 2021-Present Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Coupe Cabrio
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay icon Apple CarPlay   Android Auto icon Android Auto  
Production years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Mercedes-AMG SL-Class AMG 2021-Present 184 Photos
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While its predecessors were designed by Mercedes-Benz, the 2022 model-year, R231, was developed from the ground up by MB's motorsport division, Mercedes-AMG.

After almost seven decades on the market, the SL became one of the best-known products from Mercedes-Benz. But all those times, it was mainly a GT and less of a sports car. The R231 promised to change all that. When AMG designed the car, it started with a blank sheet of paper. The only known attributes were the engine and the gearbox.

To save some weight, AMG made the car with a retractable soft-top instead of the metallic one used on the previous generation. In addition, the long wheelbase and short overhangs were needed for better high-speed cornering behavior. A Panamericana grille with vertical slats and the three-pointed-star badge in the middle confirmed the AMG status. In the lower part of the bumper, the carmaker placed e set of air scoops, either for engine or brake-discs cooling.

The cockpit was a breathtaking view, with a blend of technology and keen attention to detail. For example, there were four turbine-style vents on the dashboard and a big infotainment screen for the MBUX system. For the driver, Mercedes-AMG installed a TFT display instead of analog dials and showed various information there to make their lives easier.

Like other SL generations, the R231 provided room for four occupants, with a set of seats in the back. Those were placed there primarily for tax-income reasons or for small bags or dogs since they couldn't accommodate passengers taller than 1.5 m (4.9 ft).

For the drivetrain, AMG planned two versions, both being all-wheel-drive. It is a novelty for the SL range, but it was a better choice since the base model provided 476 hp.

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Mercedes-AMG SL-Class AMG 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
  2 gasoline engines
  • SL 55 4MATIC+ V8 9AT (476 HP)
  • SL 63 4MATIC+ V8 9AT (585 HP)
  1 mild hybrid engine
  • SL 43 9AT RWD (381 HP)

Mercedes-AMG SL-Class AMG
SL 55 4MATIC+ V8 9AT (476 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - SL 55 4MATIC+ V8 9AT (476 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:3982 cm3
Power:350.1 KW @ 5500-6500 RPM
476 HP @ 5500-6500 RPM
469 BHP @ 5500-6500 RPM
Torque:516 lb-ft @ 2250-4500 RPM
700 Nm @ 2250-4500 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:183 mph (295 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):3.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:9-speed automatic AMG Speepshift
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:265/40 ZR 20 // 295/35 ZR 20
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.2 in (4704 mm)
Width:75.4 in (1915 mm)
Height:53.3 in (1354 mm)
Front/rear Track:65.4/64 in (1,661/1,626 mm)
Wheelbase:106.3 in (2700 mm)
Cargo Volume:7.5 cuFT (212 L)
Turning circle:42.1 ft (12.8 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4299 lbs (1950 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (WLTP)
Combined:18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions (Combined):288 g/km

Mercedes-AMG SL-Class AMG
SL 63 4MATIC+ V8 9AT (585 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - SL 63 4MATIC+ V8 9AT (585 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:3982 cm3
Power:430.3 KW @ 5500-6500 RPM
585 HP @ 5500-6500 RPM
577 BHP @ 5500-6500 RPM
Torque:590 lb-ft @ 2500-5000 RPM
800 Nm @ 2500-5000 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:196 mph (315 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):3.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:9-speed automatic AMG Speepshift
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:265/40 ZR 20 // 295/35 ZR 20
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.2 in (4704 mm)
Width:75.4 in (1915 mm)
Height:53.3 in (1354 mm)
Front/rear Track:65.4/64 in (1,661/1,626 mm)
Wheelbase:106.3 in (2700 mm)
Cargo Volume:7.5 cuFT (212 L)
Turning circle:42.1 ft (12.8 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4343 lbs (1970 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (WLTP)
Combined:18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions (Combined):288 g/km

Mercedes-AMG SL-Class AMG
SL 43 9AT RWD (381 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - SL 43 9AT RWD (381 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1991 cm3
Power:280.2 KW @ 6750 RPM
381 HP @ 6750 RPM
376 BHP @ 6750 RPM
Torque:354 lb-ft @ 3250-5000 RPM
480 Nm @ 3250-5000 RPM
Electrical motor power:10.3 kw (14 hp)
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Mild Hybrid
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:171 mph (275 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):4.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:9-speed automatic AMG Speepshift
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:255/45 R19 // 285/40 R19
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.2 in (4704 mm)
Width:75.4 in (1915 mm)
Height:53.3 in (1354 mm)
Front/rear Track:65.4/64 in (1,661/1,626 mm)
Wheelbase:106.3 in (2700 mm)
Cargo Volume:7.5 cuFT (212 L)
Turning circle:42.1 ft (12.8 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3990 lbs (1810 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4729 lbs (2145 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (WLTP)
Combined:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions (Combined):201 g/km
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