Mercedes-AMG SL (2022) | Skilled Score

Model reviewed: SL 55
Score: 8 / 10
“The new four-wheel-drive Mercedes-AMG SL 55 AMG is surprisingly sharp to drive for a two-tonne, open-topped car and its hood-up refinement is also deeply impressive. But its interior, although extremely well equipped, lacks design maturity – and if ever a car could have too many toys to play with (or become confused by) this is it. We like the new SL, but we don’t love it.” (Steve Sutcliffe)
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“AMG’s involvement with this fresh model has elevated the SL to new heights. It’s still a great roadster, but one that now offers more driving fun than ever before.”(Michael Gebhardt)
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Model reviewed: 4.0-litre petrol automatic SL 63 4Matic+
Score: 9 / 10
“This is the best Mercedes-Benz SL in decades: a truly involving roadster combining all the drama and driving appeal of the GT but with two extra seats and greater everyday usability.”
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Model reviewed: SL 55
Score: 8 / 10
“Don’t be fooled by the name, the new Affalterbach-engineered SL is more aggressive than ever before. Although it’s kept most of its manners on the road, a new chassis packed with tricks such as active ride and rear-wheel steering has given it a new suite of abilities.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.8 / 10
“Considering the size and weight of the SL, it’s impressive that it’s so agile. Twisty roads and long, fast corners are now much more involving, even if the SL can occasionally feel a little twitchy on the motorway.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The main highlight of an AMG is what’s under the bonnet. With two V8 petrol options available, both give you superb performance and a thrilling soundtrack. The autocmatic transmission is super smooth when cruising around, but when you need to change down and overtake, it’s very responsive.”
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Model reviewed: SL55 4Matic
Score: 7 / 10
“Merc’s new SL roadster sits between chilled-out cruiser and AMG hot rod, but doesn’t quite nail either personality trait…” (Stuart Gallagher)
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“WIth the extremely high standards set by the competition we can’t help but feel the new SL sits in a bit of a no-mans land, unable to offer the true plushness and interior richness of a proper luxury car while not quite delivering the properly sorted driving experience of the best sports cars.” (Lawrence Allan)
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“As far as potent luxury cruisers go, a Bentley Continental GT might perhaps be a smarter buy. As an open-top sports car, any Aston Martin, Porsche or Ferrari is the more involving drive. But somewhere in the middle of that lies the new Mercedes-AMG SL as a highly accomplished new occupant of the middle ground – and as such it’s an easy car to like and recommend if you’re not looking for thrills and spills.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6.8 / 10
“Luxury sports car buyers traditionally sold on the charms of a Mercedes SL will like the lithe proportions and deft detailing, the powerful engines and the luxurious technology. It’s more important though, to consider whether the changes made here will widen this classic model’s customer audience. More sophistication when it comes to driving dynamics and the additional rear seats certainly mean it has more to offer.” (Jonathan Crouch)
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“A car of impressive abilities, the Mercedes SL combines real performance with GT-like refinement and tech.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The latest SL trades the previous version’s slightly dumpy looks and handling for something more aggressive in both respects. It’s still more of a grand tourer than a sports car, but is now extremely composed, and, with its extra dose of practicality, it’s more versatile than ever.”
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