Once built primarily for open-air luxury,
the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is now sportier than ever. Although still a convertible,
the SL-Class is now a 2+2 with two small rear seats. Two tunes of a V-8 engine
and a hybrid I-4 powertrain are offered. For 2024, Mercedes' Manufaktur special-order
program becomes available on the SL-Class, highlighted by the eye-catching
SL63 Big Sur special edition. As standard, the SL-Class comes equipped
with front automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monito
ring, lane departure warning
with lane keep assist, adaptive headlights with automatic high-beams, and a 360-degree camera.
Optional driver assist features include front cross-traffic alert, blind-spot collision
mitigation, and adaptive cruise control. For the first time in its history, the SL-Class
is a four-seat convertible. Unlike the two-seat configuration used previously, every SL-Class now
has a 2+2 layout that places two small rear seats behind the main front seats—they're sized for
short trips or children only. Perhaps those seats are better thought of as additional cargo storage
space, as the SL's trunk isn't tremendously big, especially when the top is down. However, Mercedes
includes a clever trunk feature: a movable shelf that indicates where the folding soft top will
go, which allows drivers to know how much they can pack inside and still put the roof down.
Every 2024 SL-Class comes equipped with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, but its party
piece is the 11.9-
inch infotainment touchscreen. This central display can adjust its angle to
minimize sun glare during top-down driving (which should be always). Wireless Apple CarPlay
and Android Auto are standard, along with USB-C charging ports. Other tech features include a
head-up display, Wi-Fi hot spot connectivity, multi-color interior ambient lighting, voice
controls, and a thumping Burmester audio system.
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