Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 55 AMG vs Acura TL Type-S FWD
![]() Acura TL Type-S FWD $38,225MSRP | ![]() Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 55 AMG $129,300MSRP |
Acura TL Type-S FWD $38,225MSRP | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 55 AMG $129,300MSRP |
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Overview | |
Years produced2002 | Years produced2003-2008 |
MSRP$38,225 | MSRP$129,300 |
Average price$11,582 | Average price$22,524 |
Listings25 | Listings67 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 286 hp V6 | Engine5.4L 510 hp V8 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity2 |
Horsepower286 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower510 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City12 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway17 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.2L 260 hp V6 | Engine Name5.4L 493 hp V8 |
Torque232 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | Torque516 lb-ft @ 2650 rpm |
Horsepower260 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower493 hp @ 6100 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City12 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway18 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity2 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.3 cu ft | Cargo Space11.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3538 lbs | Curb Weight4235 lbs |
Height53.7 in | Height51.0 in |
Length192.5 in | Length178.5 in |
Width70.3 in | Width71.5 in |
Wheelbase108.1 in | Wheelbase100.8 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
![]() Acura TL Type-S FWD $38,225MSRP | ![]() Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 55 AMG $129,300MSRP |
Acura TL Type-S FWD $38,225MSRP | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 55 AMG $129,300MSRP |
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Overview | ||
Years produced | 2002 | 2003-2008 |
MSRP | $38,225 | $129,300 |
Average price | $11,582 | $22,524 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 286 hp V6 | 5.4L 510 hp V8 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 2 |
Horsepower | 286 hp @ 6200 rpm | 510 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 12 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 17 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.2L 260 hp V6 | 5.4L 493 hp V8 |
Torque | 232 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 516 lb-ft @ 2650 rpm |
Horsepower | 260 hp @ 6100 rpm | 493 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 12 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 18 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | Standard |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 2 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.3 cu ft | 11.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3538 lbs | 4235 lbs |
Height | 53.7 in | 51.0 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 178.5 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 71.5 in |
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 100.8 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |

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