Mercedes SL-Class
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Mercedes SL-Class – Most Luxurious Roadster in its Class
Saturday, March 24, 2012Overview of Mercedes SL-Class
The Mercedes SL-Class gives a very supreme and elegant feel to the driver and the passengers. The eye-catching style makes a huge statement if you take it out on the road. The longer and extended body style with the side gills and the bolder paint finishes makes it stand apart through its sporty features. The interior is equally deigned for a very accessible and comfy cabin décor to make the driver experience an exhilarating drive. The nappa leather clad steering wheel and the exclusive wood trims and the aluminum and carbon fiber trims make the whole inside of the car worth driving in.
The 3D instrument cluster gives a unique sporty driving experience. AIRSCARF system helps you to adjust optimum preferences inside the car according to the weather conditions. The memory function stores preferred seating adjustments and the lumber supports and individual seat option makes the seating very cozy. COMAND system, Surround Sound system and Direct-Steer System options are also available. The Mercedes SL-Class is also available with the sports package and hence quenches the thirst of the people who want a true sporty driving experience. The flexible lighting system with the Bi-Xenon lamps helps you to see well even in the dark around the turns and corners. The car is provided with ABS and ESP for controlled braking system and stability and traction control.
Engine of Mercedes SL-Class
- 3498cc V6 Petrol Engine
Mercedes SL-Class comes with only one engine option: 3498cc V6 Petrol Engine. It generates maximum power of 316 bhp at 6500 rpm with maximum torque of 360 nm at 4900 rpm. The engine is mated to 7G-tronic automatic transmission. Mercedes SL-Class features rear-wheel drive with electronic traction system.
Variants of Mercedes SL-Class
Mercedes SL-Class is available in only one variant:
- SL350
Standard Features of Mercedes SL-Class
- Active Body Control ABC ( optional for SL 350)
- Adaptive brake lights featuring LED technology
- Airbags for driver and passenger plus head / thorax side bags
- Anti - theft alarm system with tow - away protection
- Armrest / centre console with stowage compartment
- ASSYST service interval indicator
- Automatic climate control with combination filter and residual heat utilisation
- Automatic transmission
- Bi - xenon headlamps with headlamp cleaning system and dynamic range control
- Brake Assist (BAS)
- COMAND with integral radio, 16.5 cm colour display with DVD changer, MP3 - compatible, Bluetooth interface, Aux - in socket, 8 loudspeakers
- Cruise control with SPEEDTRONIC variable speed limiter
- Draught – stop
- Electrically adjustable seats, with lumbar support and Memory function
- Electrically adjustable steering column, with Memory function
- Electro - hydraulic braking system with start - off assist
- Electronic Stability Program ESP
- Exit lights in the doors
- Headlamp Assist
- Heated exterior mirrors, electrically adjustable, with aspherically curved mirror glass
- Indicator repeaters in the exterior mirrors
- Infrared remote control for roof
- Light - alloy wheels
- Loading aid for the boot (EASY - PACK system)
- Metal door - sill panels
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Outside temperature display
- Parcel net in passenger foot well
- Power socket ( 12 V ) in boot
- Rain sensor
- Remote boot lid release
- Removable luggage cover
- Roll - over bar with crash sensor, automatically raised
- Seat belt tensioners and belt force limiters for driver and front passenger
- Speed - sensitive power steering with safety steering column
- Steering wheel and selector lever in nappa leather
- Tinted windows all round
- Tyre pressure loss warning system
- Ventilated glove compartment