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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Convertible boot space, practicality and safety

2002 - 2011 (change model)
Practicality rating: 3 out of 53.0

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019

Although it hasn’t undergone an independent crash test, the SL protects occupants well. There are head/thorax and driver and passenger airbags plus a pop-up roll-over protection should the worst happen. Just about every known electronic driver aid is fitted to help prevent the driver losing control.

The hard roof means little sacrifice is made for having a convertible and clever packaging has freed up more boot space when the roof is down with 206 litres available. With the roof up this increased to 310 litres – that’s slightly more than a Ford Fiesta. However alternatives like the BMW 6-Series Convertible offer more carrying space. On the plus side, there are some small storage compartments behind the seats.

Euro NCAP rating

Ratings for this model not available

Equipment and options

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment (23)
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Climate control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Front electric windows
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Leather seat trim
  • Metallic Paint
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Remote locking
  • Sat Nav
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Standard Trim Standard Equipment
  • n/a
Standard Trim Optional Equipment (13)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Cruise control
  • DVD
  • Front fog lights
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • Service indicator
  • Telephone
  • TV
Night Edition Standard Equipment (8)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD Multichanger
  • Cruise control
  • DVD
  • Front fog lights
  • Service indicator
Night Edition Optional Equipment (5)
  • CD
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • Telephone
  • TV
Sport Edition Standard Equipment (7)
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Parking sensors
  • Service indicator
Sport Edition Optional Equipment (6)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • DVD
  • Lumbar support
  • Telephone
  • TV

Dimensions

Length 4532mm - 4562mm
Width 1815mm - 2069mm
Height 1296mm - 1317mm
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