New 2009 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Review, Specs, Photos & Prices

2009 SL-Class from Mercedes Benz is convertible luxury sports car with two doors. The newest launch from Mercedes-Benz is available in four trims. Experts, who have test driven this car, said that the experience was similar to driving a jet plane, even though the regular car features were there. Driving this car gives drivers, very smooth and fast ride along with wonderful control on the road.

The heart-stealing looks of this car usually forces a glance from everyone passing your SL-Class. 2009 SL-Class from Mercedes Benz has got a very good acceleration and handling. Plan any of your long weekend trips in your SL-Class and you are bound to make your driving experience a memorable one. The car has got great fuel economy to help you in getting maximum efficiency. What you are going to be amazed with is that this car has got some incredible drive train.

For last few years, Mercedes has performed some serious modification in its SL-Class Series to give it a complete different look, as compared with its predecessor variants. Continuing with the trend, 2009 SL-Class from Mercedes Benz has been fitted with a powerful engine. Mercedes gives user an opportunity to choose from four different models. Each of these models is suited for different purposes. Most trims of 2009 SL-Class from Mercedes Benz, which include SL550, are fitted with 5.5-liter V8 engine. SL550 provides best fuel efficiency in the segment and is cheapest roadster priced at $98,500. SL63 AMG, priced at $135,000, comes with 6.2-liter V8 engine. The most expensive of its trims, SL600 and SL65 AMG, come fitted with V12T engine.

2009 SL-Class from Mercedes Benz uses a special SpeedShift unit, which uses technique called performance programming. All the models of 2009 SL-Class from Mercedes Benz comes up with traction/antiskid control and the active suspension of Mercedes. 2009 SL-Class has got much improved brake-by-wire four wheel disc brakes system.

The braking system of 2009 SL-Class from Mercedes Benz is excellent. The system will enable you to stop the car at curved tracks and roads. Critics and car enthusiasts are appreciating 2009 SL-Class a lot for its overall performance in luxury car segment. Instead of having a powerful engine, handling capability of your SL-Class is very smooth.

Mercedes is famous for introducing best safety features in the cars and has made driving becomes a wonderful and joyous experience. 2009 SL-Class from Mercedes Benz comes up with much improved head and side airbags along with knee airbags for drivers. Its cabin comes up with an inbuilt navigation support system. To fulfil the extra power need, 2009 SL-Class comes up with roof-mounted battery. Drivers and passenger seats have also been improved by providing automatic adjustment.

2009 SL-Class from Mercedes Benz has continued the trend of stylish cars, which is an asset to most Mercedes models. Buyers are in for a treat, the moment they get their hands on this beauty.

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2009 Specs & Safety

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2-door roadster

Wheelbase - 100.8″

Overall Length - 178.5″

Overall Width - 71.5″

Overall Height - 51.1″

Curb Weight - 4555lbs

Cargo Volume - 7cu.ft

Fuel Capacity - 21.1gals

Seating Capacity - 2

Front Headroom - 37.7″

Front Legroom - 42.9″

Engines dohc V12

Size, liters 6.0

Horsepower@rpm - 604 @ 4800

Torque@rpm - 738 @ 2000

Availability Standard

EPA City / highway mpg

5-speed automatic 11/18

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2009 Prices & Equipment

Model Prices

Trim Name                         MSRP        Dealer Invoice      Destination Charge

SL65 AMG, automatic           $198,175     $184,546                $875