Reviews: The 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
By Jane Smith
Introduction
The 2001 SL-Class is manufactured in GERMANY for Mercedes-Benz. It is Mercedes-Benz's entry into the CONVERTIBLE 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $83,800 USD in 2001.
SL-Class Dimensions
In 2001 the SL-Class has an overall length of 177.10 inches and a width of 71.30 inches. It sits a total of 51.30 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of inches. Front headroom is 37.10 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the SL-Class a turning radius of 35.40 inches. It uses 245/40R18 tires with a wheelbase of 99.00 inches.
Drivetrain
The SL-Class comes standard with a 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 4125 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 5.0L V8 DOHC 32V engine is rated at 16 miles/gallon city and 23 miles/gallon highway off a 21.10 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The SL-Class retails for $83,800 USD with a invoice price of $77,934 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Traction Control, Driver Airbag, Front Side Airbag. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Front Power Lumbar Support, Removable Top, High Intensity Discharge Headlights.
Exterior color choices include Black Diamond Metallic, Black Opal Metallic with Ash Soft Top, Black Opal Metallic with Black Soft Top, Black Opal Metallic with Java Soft Top, Black with Ash Soft Top, Black with Black Soft Top, Black with Java Soft Top, Brilliant Silver Metallic with Ash Soft Top, Brilliant Silver Metallic with Black Soft Top, Brilliant Silver Metallic with Blue Soft Top, Capri Blue Metallic with Ash Soft Top, Capri Blue Metallic with Black Soft Top, Capri Blue Metallic with Blue Soft Top, Capri Blue Metallic with Java Soft Top, Dark Turquoise Metallic with Ash Soft Top, Dark Turquoise Metallic with Black Soft Top, Dark Turquoise Metallic with Blue Soft Top, Dark Turquoise Metallic with Green Soft Top, Dark Turquoise Metallic with Java Soft Top, Desert Silver Metallic with Black Soft Top, Desert Silver Metallic with Brown Soft Top, Desert Silver Metallic with Java Soft Top, Firemist Red Metallic with Ash Soft Top, Firemist Red Metallic with Black Soft Top, Firemist Red Metallic with Java Soft Top, Glacier White with Ash Soft Top, Glacier White with Black Soft Top, Glacier White with Blue Soft Top, Glacier White with Java Soft Top, Laguna Green Metallic with Ash Soft Top, Laguna Green Metallic with Black Soft Top, Laguna Green Metallic with Green Soft Top, Laguna Green Metallic with Java Soft Top, Magma Red with Ash Soft Top, Magma Red with Black Soft Top, Magma Red with Java Soft Top, Midnight Blue with Ash Soft Top, Midnight Blue with Black Soft Top, Midnight Blue with Blue Soft Top, Midnight Blue with Java Soft Top, Mineral Green Metallic with Ash Soft Top, Mineral Green Metallic with Black Soft Top, Mineral Green Metallic with Brown Soft Top, Mineral Green Metallic with Green Soft Top, Mineral Green Metallic with Java Soft Top, Obsidian Black Metallic with Ash Soft Top, Obsidian Black Metallic with Black Soft Top, Obsidian Black Metallic with Java Soft Top, Slate Blue Metallic, Wedgewood Blue Metallic with Ash Soft Top, Wedgewoo with interior choices of Ash Leather, Black Leather, Blue Leather, Dark Blue and Black Leather, Java Leather, Red and Black Leather, Shell Leather. The SL-Class seats 2 people with 42.40 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 48 months or 50,000 miles. It also has a 48 month/50,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
Competing Models
