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Mercedes-Benz SL 2022–2026 (R232)
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- Price
- $137,400–$208,000
- MPG
- 23
- Strength: Excellent tech
- Strength: Strong driving fun
- Strength: Strong comfort
- Watch-out: Poor running costs
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
How it scores for you10 scores
Reborn as a genuine AMG sports tourer with all-wheel-drive punch, it trades the old car's trunk and wafting ride for pace; the tiny back seats are for bags.
Recalled about as often as cars of the same model years; 4 of its 8 recalls were serious. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -3 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $3,500 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 14% of cars we track.
7.5 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 20% of other coupes we track.
The new 2+2 rear seats are luggage shelves in practice, and the 7.5 cu ft trunk is tiny.
AMG-developed platform with 4MATIC and potent V8s makes this the sportiest SL in decades.
Tilting MBUX touchscreen and full driver-assist suite are state of the art for a roadster.
Still a capable long-distance tourer, though AMG-firm tuning trades away the old car's wafting ride.
Luxury brands like Mercedes-Benz tend to lose value faster than average.
No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls14 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
14 recalls across 2022–2026
- Recall — Electrical: instrument cluster/panel (2026)
- Recall — Electrical: propulsion system (2025)
- Recall — Electrical: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers (2024)
2026
- RecallElectrical: instrument cluster/panel26V281000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.
2025
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system25V129000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-door coupe, 2025 AMG GLC 63 S E Performance, GLC 63 S E Performance Coupe, AMG GT 63 S E Performance, 2023-2025 AMG S 63 E Performance, and 2024-2025 AMG SL 63 S E Performance vehicles with a hybrid powertrain.
2024
- RecallElectrical: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers24V115000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles.
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system25V129000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-door coupe, 2025 AMG GLC 63 S E Performance, GLC 63 S E Performance Coupe, AMG GT 63 S E Performance, 2023-2025 AMG S 63 E Performance, and 2024-2025 AMG SL 63 S E Performance vehicles with a hybrid powertrain.
- RecallElectrical: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers25V255000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, and EQS vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under recall 24V-115. An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.
2023
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump23V445000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
- RecallElectrical: wiring23V676000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 AMG SL55 and AMG SL63 vehicles. The electrical wiring harness for the starter and alternator may not be secured properly, which can result in a short circuit and a loss of drive power or cause the harness to overheat.
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump23V880000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
- RecallElectrical: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers24V115000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles.
- RecallElectrical: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers25V255000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, and EQS vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under recall 24V-115. An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.
2022
- RecallSteering: steering wheel/handle bar22V189000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not dete
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump23V445000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
- RecallElectrical: wiring23V676000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 AMG SL55 and AMG SL63 vehicles. The electrical wiring harness for the starter and alternator may not be secured properly, which can result in a short circuit and a loss of drive power or cause the harness to overheat.
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump23V880000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Cost to own$90,300 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$137,400–$208,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$3,500/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
21
Highway MPG
27
Combined MPG
23
Electric range
11 mi
Horsepower
805 hp
Doors
2
Cargo volume
7.5 cu ft
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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