2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

best car 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class ranks 4 out of 5 Super Luxury Sports Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 6 published reviews and test drives of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.

Reviewers say that the redesigned 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL offers a healthy dose of luxury, as well as a balance of performance and comfort that’s difficult to match.

Few cars are capable of offering lightning-quick performance, a comfortable ride and an interior that surrounds you in opulent luxury. However, auto writers agree that the redesigned 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 does exactly that. In general, test drivers say that Mercedes has built a better SL than ever. Its interior draws some influence from the more-powerful SLS AMG, and some journalists note that Mercedes’ COMAND infotainment system has become easier to use.

That interior, combined with the SL550’s great performance, should be enough to win the hearts of shoppers who are looking for a refined sports car. However, some test drivers say that despite these attributes, the new Mercedes SL has a face for radio. “The new SL is a wonderful car,” writes Automobile Magazine. “It behaves beautifully, sounds magnificent under full acceleration, and is luxuriously comfortable. Too bad it's so clumsily styled.”

However, if you don’t mind the way the 2013 SL550 looks, reviewers agree that you’ll find that it’s a great car. They say the SL550 rides just as comfortably as most luxury sedans, yet it’s also nimble and powerful enough to have some fun on twisty back roads. And thanks to its retractable hardtop, the 2013 SL550 has a quiet highway ride. You’ll also get a larger trunk than you’d find in the Porsche 911 Carrera or Nissan GT-R. So if you’re looking for a sports car that combines opulent interior style with great performance and comfort, the 2013 Mercedes SL550 is a better choice than ever.