2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

MPG City: 16 Highway: 24
Available Engines

429-hp, 4.6-liter V-8 (premium)
Transmissions

7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual

New or NotableFirst complete redesign in 10 years
Retractable-hardtop convertible
Two seats
Smaller, more powerful engine
Improved mileage
Rear-wheel drive


What We LikeLighter weight
Quicker acceleration
Wider interior
Interior quality
Magic Sky Control roof
Trunk accessibility

What We Don'tControversial styling
Still heavy overall
High price for two-seater


Although the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class retractable-hardtop convertible was substantially upgraded in 2007, the 2013 model year marks its first complete redesign in 10 years. Constructed almost entirely out of aluminum and equipped with a new drivetrain, the SL550 is 275 pounds lighter and is more efficient.