2015 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Specifications
Compare important 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
| Trims |
Base SL400 2dr Roadster, Engine: 3.0L V-6 |
Base SL65 AMG 2dr Roadster, Engine: 6.0L V-12 |
Base SL550 2dr Roadster, Engine: 4.7L V-8 |
Base SL63 AMG 2dr Roadster, Engine: 5.5L V-8 |
| Exterior length |
181.6 " |
182.4 " |
181.6 " |
182.4 " |
| Exterior body width |
73.9 " |
82.6 " |
73.9 " |
82.6 " |
| Exterior height |
51.8 " |
51.2 " |
51.8 " |
51.2 " |
| Horsepower |
329 @ 5,250 rpm |
621 @ 4,800 rpm |
429 @ 5,250 rpm |
557 @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque |
354 @ 1,600 rpm |
738 @ 2,300 rpm |
516 @ 1,800 rpm |
664 @ 2,000 rpm |
| Fuel economy - city |
20 mpg |
14 mpg |
17 mpg |
16 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway |
27 mpg |
21 mpg |
24 mpg |
25 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) |
6.1 seconds |
4.7 seconds |
4.6 seconds |
4.1 seconds |
| Bore-and-Stroke |
3.46/3.23 " |
3.25/3.66 " |
3.66/3.39 " |
3.86/3.56 " |
| Wheelbase |
101.8 " |
101.8 " |
101.8 " |
101.8 " |
| Front track |
62.9 " |
63.8 " |
62.9 " |
63.8 " |
| Rear track |
63.0 " |
63.2 " |
63.0 " |
63.2 " |
| Turning radius |
18.1 '' |
18.2 '' |
18.1 '' |
18.2 '' |
| Ground clearance |
3.8 " |
4.4 " |
3.8 " |
4.4 " |
| Front legroom |
42.9 " |
42.9 " |
42.9 " |
42.9 " |
| Front headroom |
39.1 " |
39.1 " |
39.1 " |
39.1 " |
| Front hip room |
53.6 " |
53.6 " |
53.6 " |
53.6 " |
| Front shoulder room |
55.5 " |
55.5 " |
55.5 " |
55.5 " |
| Luggage volume |
8.5 cu.ft. |
8.5 cu.ft. |
8.5 cu.ft. |
8.5 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) |
13.5 cu.ft. |
13.5 cu.ft. |
13.5 cu.ft. |
13.5 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank |
19.8 gal. |
19.8 gal. |
19.8 gal. |
19.8 gal. |
| Drag coefficient |
.29 |
.31 |
.29 |
.31 |
| 1/4 mile time |
N/A |
12.6 seconds |
13.4 seconds |
12.7 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed |
N/A |
115 mph |
102 mph |
110 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) |
N/A |
.9 |
.9 |
.9 |
| Slalom speed |
N/A |
59 mph |
61 mph |
59 mph |
| Curb weight |
N/A |
4,299 lbs. |
3,935 lbs. |
4,068 lbs. |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
N/A |
N/A |
4,861 lbs. |
4,905 lbs. |
| Payload |
N/A |
N/A |
540 lbs. |
562 lbs. |
2015 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Interior Features
One of the most notable features of the SL-Class, however, is its roomy interior. The 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
| Trims |
Base SL400 2dr Roadster, Engine: 3.0L V-6 |
Base SL65 AMG 2dr Roadster, Engine: 6.0L V-12 |
Base SL550 2dr Roadster, Engine: 4.7L V-8 |
Base SL63 AMG 2dr Roadster, Engine: 5.5L V-8 |
| Air conditioning, front |
dual zone automatic |
dual zone automatic |
dual zone automatic |
dual zone automatic |
| Air filter |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Clock |
analog |
analog |
analog |
analog |
| Cruise control |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Cupholders |
front |
front |
front |
front |
| Gear shift knob trim |
leather |
leather |
leather |
leather |
| 12V DC power outlet |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Floor console |
full |
full |
full |
full |
| Floor mats |
carpet front |
carpet front |
carpet front |
carpet front |
| Front windows |
power |
power |
power |
power |
| Rear windows |
power |
power |
power |
power |
| 1-touch window up |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| 1-touch window down |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| Programmable garage door opener |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Instrumentation |
analog |
analog |
analog |
analog |
| Driver information centre |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Tachometer |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Trip computer |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Water temp gauge |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Low fuel warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Service interval warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Exterior temperature display |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Lighting - glovebox |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Lighting - map lights |
front |
front |
front |
front |
| Lighting - dome light |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
| Lighting - cargo light |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Rear window defogger |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Rear view mirror |
auto-dimming day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Remote trunk release |
power |
power |
power |
power |
| Retained accessory power |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Steering wheel material |
leather/metal-look |
leather/metal-look |
leather/metal-look |
leather/metal-look |
| Ashtray |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Adaptive cruise control |
opt |
std |
opt |
opt |
| Lighter elements |
front |
front |
front |
front |
| Air compressor |
N/A |
std |
N/A |
std |
2015 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Exterior Features
Would you like to grasp the idea which 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
| Trims |
Base SL400 2dr Roadster, Engine: 3.0L V-6 |
Base SL65 AMG 2dr Roadster, Engine: 6.0L V-12 |
Base SL550 2dr Roadster, Engine: 4.7L V-8 |
Base SL63 AMG 2dr Roadster, Engine: 5.5L V-8 |
| Antenna |
window grid |
window grid |
window grid |
window grid |
| Body material |
galvanized steel/aluminum/composite |
galvanized steel/aluminum/composite |
galvanized steel/aluminum/composite |
galvanized steel/aluminum/composite |
| Paint |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim |
with chrome bar |
with chrome bar |
with chrome bar |
with chrome bar |
| Fog/driving lights |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| Door count |
2 doors |
2 doors |
2 doors |
2 doors |
| Rear cargo door |
trunk |
power open and close trunk |
power open and close trunk |
power open and close trunk |
| Tinted windows |
light |
light |
light |
light |
| Rear window type |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
| Mirrors |
power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger |
power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger |
power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger |
power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger |
| Heated door mirrors |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Sunroof |
1st row fixed glass |
1st row fixed glass |
1st row fixed glass |
1st row fixed glass |
| Front tires |
P255/40YR18.0 BSW run flat performance |
P255/35YR19.0 BSW performance |
P255/40YR18.0 BSW run flat performance |
P255/35YR19.0 BSW performance |
| Wheels |
18" silver aluminum |
19" silver AMG forged aluminum |
18" silver aluminum |
19" painted AMG aluminum |
| Windshield wipers - front |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
| Windshield wipers - rain sensing |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Mirrors, auto dimming |
driver |
driver |
driver |
driver |
| Tires - rear |
285/35YR18 |
285/30YR20 |
285/35YR18 |
285/30YR19 |
| Convertible top |
power |
power |
power |
power |
| Convertible roof glass rear window |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Convertible hardtop |
retractable |
retractable |
retractable |
retractable |
| Spoiler |
N/A |
lip |
N/A |
lip |
2015 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Seats
The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
| Trims |
Base SL400 2dr Roadster, Engine: 3.0L V-6 |
Base SL65 AMG 2dr Roadster, Engine: 6.0L V-12 |
Base SL550 2dr Roadster, Engine: 4.7L V-8 |
Base SL63 AMG 2dr Roadster, Engine: 5.5L V-8 |
| Front seat type |
bucket |
adaptive bucket |
adaptive bucket |
adaptive bucket |
| Standard seating |
2 passengers |
2 passengers |
2 passengers |
2 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls |
10-way power |
12-way power |
12-way power |
12-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls |
10-way power |
12-way power |
12-way power |
12-way power |
| Lumbar support |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Front armrests |
center |
center |
center |
center |
| Front head restraints |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
| Heated front seats |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Memory |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Seat trim |
leather |
leather |
leather |
leather |
| Cooled front seats |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
2015 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Entertainment System
Some 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
| Trims |
Base SL400 2dr Roadster, Engine: 3.0L V-6 |
Base SL65 AMG 2dr Roadster, Engine: 6.0L V-12 |
Base SL550 2dr Roadster, Engine: 4.7L V-8 |
Base SL63 AMG 2dr Roadster, Engine: 5.5L V-8 |
| Radio |
SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
| MP3 capability |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Steering wheel audio controls |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Voice recognition |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Speakers |
11 harman/kardon |
11 Bang & Olufsen |
11 harman/kardon |
11 harman/kardon |
| Amplifier |
600W |
900W premium |
600W |
600W |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Navigation system |
COMAND with voice activation |
COMAND with voice activation |
COMAND with voice activation |
COMAND with voice activation |
| 1st row LCD screen |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Equalizer |
automatic |
automatic |
automatic |
automatic |
2015 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Safety and Security Features
Each 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
| Trims |
Base SL400 2dr Roadster, Engine: 3.0L V-6 |
Base SL65 AMG 2dr Roadster, Engine: 6.0L V-12 |
Base SL550 2dr Roadster, Engine: 4.7L V-8 |
Base SL63 AMG 2dr Roadster, Engine: 5.5L V-8 |
| Airbags, frontal |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain |
curtain 1st row |
curtain 1st row |
curtain 1st row |
curtain 1st row |
| Occupancy sensor |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Traction control |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners |
front |
front |
front |
front |
| Headlights |
high intensity low/high beam, Bi-Xenon |
high intensity low/high beam, Bi-Xenon |
high intensity low/high beam, Bi-Xenon |
high intensity low/high beam, Bi-Xenon |
| Exterior light control |
programmable |
programmable |
programmable |
programmable |
| Delay-off headlamps |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Daytime running lights |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Door curb lights |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Illuminated entry |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Remote keyless entry |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
| Keyless access system |
opt |
std |
std |
std |
| Panic alarm |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Door locks |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
| Content theft deterrent alarm system |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Ignition disable |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Theft deterrent radio |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Low tire pressure warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Parking assist |
opt |
PARKTRONIC w/Active Parking Assist |
PARKTRONIC w/Active Parking Assist |
PARKTRONIC w/Active Parking Assist |
| First aid kit |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Airbags, knee protection |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| LED taillights |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Lane departure warning |
Active Lane Keeping Assist |
Active Lane Keeping Assist |
Active Lane Keeping Assist |
Active Lane Keeping Assist |
| Blind spot sensor |
opt |
std |
opt |
opt |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service |
mbrace2 |
mbrace2 |
mbrace2 |
mbrace2 |
| Stolen vehicle tracking |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Cornering lights |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Directionally adaptive headlights |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Headlight washer |
std |
std |
std |
std |
2015 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Mechanical Features
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
| Trims |
Base SL400 2dr Roadster, Engine: 3.0L V-6 |
Base SL65 AMG 2dr Roadster, Engine: 6.0L V-12 |
Base SL550 2dr Roadster, Engine: 4.7L V-8 |
Base SL63 AMG 2dr Roadster, Engine: 5.5L V-8 |
| Engine |
3.0L V-6 |
6.0L V-12 |
4.7L V-8 |
5.5L V-8 |
| Engine - valvetrain |
DOHC |
SOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
| Brakes |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
| Brake assist |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Drive type |
rear-wheel |
rear-wheel |
rear-wheel |
rear-wheel |
| Exhaust |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
| Steering |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Suspension tuning |
regular |
sport |
regular |
sport |
| Front suspension type |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Front anti-roll bar |
std |
N/A |
std |
N/A |
| Front shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
| Front springs |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
| Rear suspension type |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Rear anti-roll bar |
std |
N/A |
std |
N/A |
| Rear shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
| Electronic stability system |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Sequential shift control |
TouchShift |
AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS |
TouchShift |
AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT |
| Transmission |
7-spd w/OD |
7-spd w/OD |
7-spd w/OD |
7-spd w/OD |
| Axle ratio |
2.65 |
2.65 |
2.65 |
2.65 |
| Turbocharger |
twin turbo |
twin turbo |
twin turbo |
twin turbo |
| Ride control |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Adaptive suspension |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Height adjustable suspension |
automatic w/driver control |
automatic w/driver control |
automatic w/driver control |
automatic w/driver control |
| Automatic level control |
4-corner |
4-corner |
4-corner |
4-corner |
| Locking/limited slip differential |
N/A |
std |
N/A |
std |
2015 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Other Specs
In general, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
| Trims |
Base SL400 2dr Roadster, Engine: 3.0L V-6 |
Base SL65 AMG 2dr Roadster, Engine: 6.0L V-12 |
Base SL550 2dr Roadster, Engine: 4.7L V-8 |
Base SL63 AMG 2dr Roadster, Engine: 5.5L V-8 |
| Torque rpm |
1600 |
2300 |
1800 |
3,000 |
| Maximum towing capacity |
6000 |
4000 |
4000 |
4000 |
