Mercedes-Benz CLK vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK
$48,100MSRP
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2023 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
2023 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
$109,900MSRP
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2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK
$48,100MSRP
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2023 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
$109,900MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

1998-2009

Years produced

1954-2020

MSRP

$48,100

MSRP

$109,900

Listings

363

Listings

2048

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Premium interior materials

  • Powerful engine

Cons

  • Aggravating infotainment system

  • Poor fuel economy

  • Not much cargo space

Reviews Summary

Reviews Summary

When you consider the kind of money it takes to buy a new 2023 SL, maybe it doesn’t matter that regular irritations are a part of the driving experience. After all, this is a car designed to convey a message to society, but this year, it costs tens of thousands less to send that message, thanks to the new SL 43 model. It has a four-cylinder engine with an electric turbocharger and makes 375 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque. However, we reviewed a more powerful version of the SL.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

3.5L 268 hp V6

Engine

2.0L 375 hp I4

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

4

Seating Capacity

4

Horsepower

268 hp @ 6000 rpm

Horsepower

375 hp @ 6750 rpm

MPG City

17

MPG City

21

MPG Highway

25

MPG Highway

27
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK
$48,100MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2023 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
2023 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
$109,900MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK
$48,100MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
$109,900MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

Years produced
1998-2009
1954-2020
MSRP
$48,100
$109,900
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.5

4.5

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Premium interior materials

  • Powerful engine

Cons

  • Aggravating infotainment system

  • Poor fuel economy

  • Not much cargo space

Summary

When you consider the kind of money it takes to buy a new 2023 SL, maybe it doesn’t matter that regular irritations are a part of the driving experience. After all, this is a car designed to convey a message to society, but this year, it costs tens of thousands less to send that message, thanks to the new SL 43 model. It has a four-cylinder engine with an electric turbocharger and makes 375 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque. However, we reviewed a more powerful version of the SL.

Search for a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class on CarGurus

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
3.5L 268 hp V6
2.0L 375 hp I4
Drive Train
RWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
4
4
Horsepower
268 hp @ 6000 rpm
375 hp @ 6750 rpm
MPG City
17
21
MPG Highway
25
27
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