2017 Mercedes Benz SL

2017 Mercedes Benz SL

Summary

vs. The Competition

The 2017 Mercedes Benz SL is currently rated #3 out of 10 overall in its category, beaten by the 2017 Porsche 911 for Luxury Sports Cars.

It's a good car overall compared to others in the same category and beats more than half of its competition along the way.

Its Seating Capacity and Engine win versus competitors, but its Horsepower loses against the competition.

Competitors

Which is better: Mercedes Benz SL or Porsche 911?

The SL costs $2,450.00 less than the 911. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.

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Which is better: Mercedes Benz SL or Porsche Cayman?

The SL costs $33,050.00 more than the Cayman. After a comparison of the two based on their attributes, our voters rated both as tied in a head to head match up.

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Which is better: Mercedes Benz SL or Audi R8?

The SL costs $75,950.00 less than the R8. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.

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Which is better: Mercedes Benz SL or Chevrolet Corvette?

The SL costs $31,500.00 more than the Corvette. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.

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Which is better: Mercedes Benz SL or Acura NSX?

The SL costs $69,050.00 less than the NSX. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.

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Which is better: Mercedes Benz SL or Jaguar F-Type?

The SL costs $25,550.00 more than the F-Type. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.

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Which is better: Mercedes Benz SL or Nissan GT-R?

The SL costs $23,040.00 less than the GT-R. From comparing their attributes, our survey rated it is winning in a head to head match up.

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Which is better: Mercedes Benz SL or Alfa Romeo 4C?

The SL costs $31,050.00 more than the 4C. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.

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Which is better: Mercedes Benz SL or Dodge Viper?

The SL costs $945.00 less than the Viper. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.

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2017 Mercedes Benz SL Specs & Details

Is This Car Good?
Overall Rating

Best Attribute
Seating Capacity

Worst Attribute
Horsepower

Rating Feature Value Analysis
MSRP$86,950.00Average with 2.5 stars based on ratings
MPG20 city / 28 highway city / highwayAverage with 2.5 stars based on ratings
DrivetrainRWDAverage with 2.5 stars based on ratings
Horsepower362 to 621hpAverage with 2.5 stars based on ratings
Seating Capacity2. Excellent headroom and legroom.Good with 5 stars based on rating
Engine4.7L to 6.0LGood with 5 stars based on rating
CylindersV6-V12 cylinder