Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (02-11) - Review Review by David Ross on 17 April 2009 The SL name has a great heritage in Mercedes-Benz history and this model holds true to its predecessors. It's expensive, exclusive and elegant while the metal folding roof means it's a convertible which can also be as refined and quiet as a coupe. But it's not just all about looks. The SL packs some serious performance thanks to a choice of great engines ranging from a 3.0-litre V6 up to the 5.5-litre V12 with more than 500bhp. It may not handle as well as similarly priced sports cars from Porsche for example, but few cars can match the style, refinement and pace it offers. It was facelifted in April 2008 with a more aggressive front end, improved steering and updated engines. 4 out of 5 Other Mercedes-Benz reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery Company Car Costs P11D Value The price of the car excluding road tax and first registration fee. This is used to calculate company car tax. CO2 g/km The carbon dioxide emissions of the car, which decides the company car tax band into which the car falls. BIK Band The percentage band used to calculate company car tax, determined by CO2 emissions of the car. 20% Tax / 40% Tax The annual amount of company car tax payable based on the drivers income tax level, either at the basic rate or the higher rate. Standard Trim 2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014 Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax SL 300 2d Tip Auto £62,920 217 15% £1,887 £3,775 £1,887 £3,775 SL 350 (2008) 2d Tip Auto £67,515 226 15% £2,025 £4,050 £2,025 £4,050 SL 350 (272bhp) 2d Tip Auto £63,435 246 15% £1,903 £3,806 £1,903 £3,806 SL 350 2d Seq Auto £61,397 276 15% £1,842 £3,684 £1,842 £3,684 SL 350 2d Tip Auto £62,082 281 15% £1,862 £3,724 £1,862 £3,724 SL 500 2d Auto £69,442 304 15% £2,083 £4,166 £2,083 £4,166 SL 500 2d Auto (7) £73,922 292 15% £2,217 £4,435 £2,217 £4,435 SL 500 (2008) 2d Tip Auto £80,650 272 15% £2,419 £4,839 £2,419 £4,839 SL 500 (388bhp) 2d Tip Auto (7) £76,427 291 15% £2,292 £4,585 £2,292 £4,585 SL 600 Bi-Turbo (2008) 2d Tip Auto £108,300 326 15% £3,249 £6,498 £3,249 £6,498 SL 600 Bi-Turbo 2d Tip Auto £100,082 346 15% £3,002 £6,004 £3,002 £6,004 SL 600 Bi-Turbo (517bhp) 2d Tip Auto £101,770 340 15% £3,053 £6,106 £3,053 £6,106 Sport Edition 2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014 Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax SL 350 Sport Edition 2d Tip Auto £66,272 246 15% £1,988 £3,976 £1,988 £3,976 SL 500 Sport Edition 2d Tip Auto £78,742 291 15% £2,362 £4,724 £2,362 £4,724 Night Edition 2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014 Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax SL 350 Night Edition 2d Tip Auto £71,081 226 15% £2,132 £4,264 £2,132 £4,264 SL 500 Night Edition 2d Tip Auto £84,214 272 15% £2,526 £5,052 £2,526 £5,052 Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Mercedes-Benz SL-Class cars for sale We have 59 models like this for sale. Find Mercedes-Benz SL-Class cars for sale Previous: Also Consider Next: Owners' Reviews