The Mercedes-Benz SL is the German automaker's flagship two-door convertible sportscar for India. The Mercedes-Benz SL price starts from Rs 2.34 crore and goes all the way up to Rs 4.30 crore (both ex-showroom).
The Mercedes-Benz SL is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine, producing 476hp and 700Nm of torque. The SL 680 gets a higher-tuned version of the V8 delivering 585hp and 800Nm of torque.
The Mercedes-Benz SL variants include two options: an SL 55 AMG and the SL 680 Maybach Monogram Series.
The SL convertible is an alternative to the likes of the Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo.
Key highlights of Mercedes-Benz SL
- The Mercedes-Benz SL convertible comes in a 55 AMG trim, which is a sports convertible, while the 680 Maybach Monogram is a luxurious convertible.
- Both versions are powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine, wherein the SL 55 AMG delivers 476hp and 700Nm of torque, while the SL 680 Maybach Monogram delivers 585hp and 800Nm of torque. A 9-speed automatic transmission and AWD are available as standard.
- The SL55 does a 0-100kph sprint in 3.9 seconds, while the SL 680 Maybach Monogram does it in 4.1 seconds. The top speed of the SL 55 AMG is 295kph, while the SL 680 gets an electronically limited top speed of 260kph.
- The SL 55 AMG’s interior can be had in either black or brown Nappa leather upholstery, with the option to choose from unique contrast stitching colours. There are also two interior trim options, aluminium and carbon fibre, and two seat options, AMG sports seats and AMG performance seats.
- The cabin of the SL 680 Monogram series is a two-tone black and white interior featuring black and white upholstery.
- Both versions get a fabric roof that opens and closes in 16 seconds.
- Features across both versions include an 11.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, an airscarf feature that blows warm air around the driver and passenger during winter, heated, ventilated and powered front seats, a 17-speaker Burmester sound system and more.
- The SL 680 Maybach Monogram gets multiple Maybach logos painted over its exterior.
