Mercedes Benz SL Class - Generation 5.3 (2009-2012)

MERCEDES BENZ SL CLASS (2009-2012)

The third and final update of the SL Class gave the vehicle an aggressive front and the engines are upgraded. The top end AMG gets a new 6.2 which replaced the 5.5 V8.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	SL 63 AMG	SL 500	SL 350
Years Available	January 2009-2012	January 2009-2012	January 2009-2012
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	M156.984 6.2 DOHC 32V V8	M273 5.5 DOHC 32V V8	M272 3.5 DOHC 24V V6
Horsepower	525hp @ 6,800rpm	388hp @ 6,000rpm	315hp @ 6,500rpm
Torque	630Nm @ 5,200rpm	530Nm @ 2,800-4,800rpm	360Nm @ 4,900rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	7-Speed Automatic	7-Speed Automatic	7-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	80 Liters	80 Liters	80 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,605mm	4,562mm	4,562mm
Width	1,820mm	1,820mm	1,820mm
Height	1,298mm	1,317mm	1,317mm
Wheelbase	2,560mm	2,560mm	2,560mm
Curb Weight	1,970kg	1,910kg	1,820kg
Body Style	2 Door Convertible/Coupe	2 Door Convertible/Coupe	2 Door Convertible/Coupe
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	2	2	2
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	4 Link with ABC	4 Link with ABC	4 Link with ABC
Rear Suspension	Multi Link with ABC	Multi Link with ABC	Multi Link with ABC
Front Brakes	Vented Disc, Cross Drilled	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Vented Disc, Cross Drilled	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Tires	255/39 R19 (Front), 285/30 R19 (Rear)	255/40 R18 (Front), 285/35 R18 (Rear)	255/45 R18 (Front), 285/35 R18 (Rear)
Wheels	19 Inch Alloy	18 Inch Alloy	18 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	5	5	5
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist, and Adaptive Brake System
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Three Stage Electronic Stability Program with Race Start Function	Yes, Three Stage Electronic Stability Program with Race Start Function	Yes, Three Stage Electronic Stability Program with Race Start Function
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Tire Pressure Monitor System, Front and Rear Proximity Sensors
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: AMG Body Kit (Revised Front and Rear Bumpers, Side Skirts, and Rear Spoiler), Quad Exhaust Pipes	Adds: Active Automatic HID Headlamps, LED Exterior Lighting Package	Automatic HID Headlamps, Rain Sensing Wipers, Side Mirror Signal Repeaters, Metal Power Folding Top, Dual Exhaust Pipes
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power	Power	Power
Seating Material	Sport Leather	Sport Leather	Sport Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: AMG Instrumentation, AMG Drive Unit (Driver Performance Settings), Multi Contour Seats	Adds: None	Wood and Aluminum Accents, Aluminum Pedals and Door Sills, Bluetooth Hands Free Phone
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat, Dim, and Fold	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat, Dim, and Fold	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat, Dim, and Fold
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD/DVD/MP3/USB/SD Card with 6.5 Inch LCD Screen COMAND System and LINGUATRONIC Voice Command System	AM/FM/6 CD/DVD/MP3/USB/SD Card with 6.5 Inch LCD Screen COMAND System and LINGUATRONIC Voice Command System	AM/FM/6 CD/DVD/MP3/USB/SD Card with 6.5 Inch LCD Screen COMAND System and LINGUATRONIC Voice Command System
Speakers	12, Hardon Kardon	12, Hardon Kardon	12, Hardon Kardon
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio	Yes, Audio	Yes, Audio
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, Keyless Engine Start Button	Yes, Keyless Engine Start Button	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	BMW 6 Series Convertible