2011 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Prices Reviews & Pictures

Mercedes Benz SL Class Specifications

2011-06-08T02:11:00.000-07:00

Engine

5.0L displacement single overhead cam (SOHC), V8 cylinder configuration gas engine, 24 valves 302 hp @ 5600 rpm, 339 ft-lbs. @ 2700 rpm premium unleaded fuel

DriveTrain

5-speed shiftable automatic transmission rear wheel drive, four-wheel independent suspension front and rear stabilizer bar

Exterior Features

alloy rims 17 x 8.5 in. rims, P255/45WR17 tires performance tires, fullsize reduced spare tire steel spare wheel, variable intermittent rain sensing wipers power convertible roof, glass rear window rear defogger, removable hard top power opening rear quarter windows, Exterior Features-chrome grille

Safety Features and Ratings

front and rear ventilated disc brakes 4-wheel ABS, emergency braking assist traction control, stability control front side-mounted airbags, front head airbags front seatbelt pretensioners, emergency interior trunk release 2 front headrests, remote anti-theft alarm system engine immobilizer
daytime running lights xenon high intensity discharge headlamps, auto delay off headlamps headlamp high pressure washers, front fog lights

Comfort and Convenience Features

Front Seats

2 person total seating capacity bucket front seats, leather upholstery 12-way power driver seat, height adjustable driver seat driver seat with adjustable lumbar support, heated driver seat 12-way power passenger seat, height adjustable passenger seat passenger seat with adjustable lumbar support ,heated passenger seat

Power Features

remote power door locks power windows, 2 one-touch power windows power mirrors, heated mirrors exterior automatic dimming electrochromatic mirror, driver only, reverse tilt passenger mirror provides curb view when vehicle in reverse

Convenience

cruise control speed-proportional power steering, tilt and telescopic steering wheel audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, front cupholders remote trunk release
front door pockets front console with storage, universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)

Comfort

dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger interior air filtration, electrochromatic inside rearview mirror front reading lights, dual illuminating vanity mirrors leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather trim on shift knob wood and leather trim on dash, wood and leather trim on doors wood and leather trim on center console, front floor mats trunk light, Memorized settings, memorized settings for 3 drivers memorized settings includes driver seat, memorized settings includes steering wheel memorized settings includes exterior mirrors, memorized settings for passenger seat settings

In Car Entertainment

Bose premium brand stereo system AM/FM in-dash single CD player, 6-CD changer, CD-controller stereo, multi-CD located in trunk 100 watts stereo output, 8 total speakers Bose premium brand speakers, telescoping antenna
Telematics, CD navigation system TeleAid telecommunications service.

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Roadster Overview

2011-02-28T18:44:00.000-08:00

The 2011 SL550 Roadster

True to its legend, the SL550 turns technological innovation into polished performance with every move. From its athletic handling to the acrobatic precision of its retractable hardtop, it's a powerful statement of driving passion and iconic design.

5.5-liter 382-horsepower 32-valve V-8 engine
7-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters
Leather upholstery and hand-polished wood trim
Power retractable hardtop
Pricing Information

MSRP $102,600
$96,000 $2,003 / month
Estimated Market Price Estimated Payments
Invoice $95,418

Total Cost to Own
$129,931 (5 year average nationwide)

2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing

2010-06-24T17:28:00.000-07:00

The car didn't appear at the Geneva auto show it will instead debut at this September's Frankfurt show—but Mercedes-Benz nevertheless used the Swiss event as an excuse to release some tantalizing details regarding its long-rumored, new-generation Gullwing supercar. At the 2009 New York auto show, the automaker went one further and unveiled how the two-seat, carbon-fiber-laced interior will be configured

The Cadillac of Names

First of all, the remixed icon won’t be called the Gullwing or even the SLC as we had believed; its official name is Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. (That said, Mercedes does refer to the car as the “new Gullwing” in its press materials and also confirms the car will utilize the unique door configuration.) We’re wondering if Cadillac will object to the SLS moniker, but we doubt anyone will confuse this super-Benz with a full-size, four-door Caddy. This might be a good time to mention that we don’t yet know what the SLS will look like. Mercedes is holding back on releasing official exterior pictures of the car, but expect to see images surface early this summer. For now, information from Mercedes-Benz is limited to what’s under the SLS’s skin. Judging by the underlying structure, the car appears as if it will have proportions drawn directly from its 1950s forebear. Even the angles of the front and rear window openings look similar. The gullwing doors will pop off in the event of a rollover to allow occupants to escape.

More Power from AMG’s Stonking V-8

Powering the SLS is a revised version of AMG’s now-familiar 6.2-liter 32-valve V-8. In the SLS, the engine makes 563 hp at 6800 rpm and 479 lb-ft of torque at 4750 rpm. Revisions to the engine for use in the SLS include a new magnesium intake with eight separate velocity stacks; two electronically controlled throttle plates feed the new intake. On the exhaust side, a new equal-length exhaust manifold reduces backpressure. Lubricating the engine is a new dry-sump system that allows the engine to sit low, thus reducing the center of gravity. But the engine doesn’t just sit low; it also sits behind the front axle line, an arrangement that is partially responsible for the SLS’s claimed 48 percent/52 percent front/rear weight distribution.

AMG Shifts Its Thinking

AMG has seen fit to design a new seven-speed transaxle gearbox for the SLS. Mounted at the rear axle and encompassing the differential, the new gearbox is a dual-clutch automated manual transmission that will shift gears by itself or at the driver’s command. This is unlike the MCT unit in the SL63 AMG, which is a variation of Merc’s seven-speed automatic that uses a planetary gearset and a clutch pack instead of a fluid torque converter. Connecting the engine to the rear-mounted transaxle is a torque tube housing a lightweight carbon-fiber composite driveshaft. One commonality with the SL63’s transmission is the SLS’s Race Start launch-control setting; it revs the engine and dumps the clutch for foolproof and optimal acceleration. How quick will the SLS be? Mercedes is projecting a 0-to-62-mph time of 3.8 seconds and says the top speed is governed at 196 mph.

When the time comes to stop, the SLS will be hauled down by standard cast-iron and aluminum compound disc brakes measuring 15.4 inches in the front and 14.2 inches in back. For those who need more fade resistance and crave reduced unsprung weight, carbon-ceramic rotors will be optional. The carbon-ceramic rotors are larger in front and measure 15.8 inches. The rear carbon-ceramic rotors have the same diameter as the cast-iron units but are thicker. Both brake systems will squeeze six-piston calipers in front and four-piston calipers at the rear. New Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires were developed specifically for the car, and are sized 265/35-19 up front and 295/30-20 in the rear.

Lighter Than an SLR McLaren

Underpinning the SLS is an all-new, 531-lb aluminum space frame designed specifically for this model. Mercedes is claiming a preliminary curb weight of 3571 pounds, which would make the SLS nearly 300 pounds lighter than the $455,000 carbon-fiber Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren’s 3858-lb weight, and far lighter than the 4220-lb Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series. The wheelbase measures a longish 105.5 inches, which is largely due to the car’s front/mid-engine layout. The SLS also has a front track that is about 1.2 inches wider than the rear and is 76.4 inches wide. At 182.7 inches long, it is nearly as long as the SLR and about a half a foot longer than the Ferrari F430. Height was not revealed.

What will the SLS cost? We're estimating that the car will cost between $200,000 and $250,000 when it goes on sale in the spring of next year, or quite a bit less than the $300,000 SL65 AMG Black Series. Thus priced, the SLS would be competitively priced against the Ferrari 430 Scuderia and the upcoming Superleggera version of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. And it can be considered a hefty bargain against the roughly $500,000 it takes to buy a vintage 300SL Gullwing.

3 trims are available in 2011 mercedes benz SL class

2010-05-04T15:05:00.000-07:00

There are 3 trims are available in 2011 mercedes benz SL class. These trims are-

1. SL550 Roadster

2. SL63 AMG Roadster

3. SL65 AMG Roadster

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2011 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

2010-05-03T16:10:00.000-07:00

MSRP: $102,600-$198,750

The 2011 SL-Class is a 2-door, 2-passenger luxury convertible, or convertible sports car, available in 3 trims, ranging from the SL550 Roadster to the SL65 AMG Roadster.

Upon introduction, the SL550 Roadster is equipped with a standard 5.5-liter, V8, 382-horsepower engine that achieves 13-mpg in the city and 21-mpg on the highway. A 7-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The SL65 AMG Roadster is equipped with a standard 6.0-liter, V12, 604-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 11-mpg in the city and 18-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

The 2011 SL-Class is a carryover from 2010.