Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
Overview | |
MSRP$114,500 | MSRP$109,900 |
Listings5820 | Listings2008 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryWhen it comes to good design, even better luxury, and stellar performance, it’s tough to beat the three-pointed star. The S-Class is a few years into its latest generation, but Mercedes trotted out a new powertrain for 2023. It’s not a full battery-electric vehicle, for that you’ll want the EQS, but for many consumers the plug-in hybrid can be a convenient stop-gap for those not ready to commit to leaving the gas station behind for good. | |
Reviews SummaryWhen 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 | |
Engine3.0L 429 hp I6 | Engine2.0L 375 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower429 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower375 hp @ 6750 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 429 hp I6 | Engine Name2.0L 375 hp I4 |
Torque384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque354 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower429 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower375 hp @ 6750 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.9 cu ft | Cargo Space7.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight4740 lbs | Curb Weight4012 lbs |
Height59.2 in | Height53.5 in |
Length208.2 in | Length185.2 in |
Width83.0 in | Width82.7 in |
Wheelbase126.6 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload1387 lbs | Maximum Payload805 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $114,500 | $109,900 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | When it comes to good design, even better luxury, and stellar performance, it’s tough to beat the three-pointed star. The S-Class is a few years into its latest generation, but Mercedes trotted out a new powertrain for 2023. It’s not a full battery-electric vehicle, for that you’ll want the EQS, but for many consumers the plug-in hybrid can be a convenient stop-gap for those not ready to commit to leaving the gas station behind for good. | 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 | 3.0L 429 hp I6 | 2.0L 375 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Horsepower | 429 hp @ 6100 rpm | 375 hp @ 6750 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 429 hp I6 | 2.0L 375 hp I4 |
Torque | 384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 354 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower | 429 hp @ 6100 rpm | 375 hp @ 6750 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | Standard |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.9 cu ft | 7.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4740 lbs | 4012 lbs |
Height | 59.2 in | 53.5 in |
Length | 208.2 in | 185.2 in |
Width | 83.0 in | 82.7 in |
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1387 lbs | 805 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
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