Mercedes SL 2004 represents the sport lightweight category and has different marketing strategy and engine configuration altogether as compared to simpler versions. The Mercedes SL has undergone transformation over a span of six generations. The 2004 model belongs to the fifth generation and was declared as supreme automobile quantum leap – the vehicle that is surely ahead of its time.
Mercedes Sl 2004 - Exceptional Drive and Performance
The engineering experts have designed the engine specifications with care and keen expertise to deliver value over journeys. The company aims to provide ultimate driving experience to the valued customers. The engine available provides two options: one is 4.7 liters and other is 3.5 liters with 435 horsepower and 306 horsepower respectively. Both options deliver exceptional performance when combined with seven speed automatic gearbox, paddle shifts, intercooled SOHC and port fuel injection. The fuel economy is 16 mpg for city and 23 mpg for highway. The engine specifications can be chosen according to the models capacity. The performance is rated as 4.5 stars on a scale of five stars.
Easy Handling
The Mercedes SL 2004 offers good steering turning diameter and radius over sharp turns and corners. The suspension that supports wheel tilt and turning is semi active adjustable damping system and active suspension system. This collectively makes handling easy, irrespective of the fact that driver is new or professional. Based on crash testing and current customer reviews the handling aspect is rated as 3.5 stars on the scale of 5.
Interior and Exterior Equipment
The Mercedes SL 2004 offers the standard and optional features for interior and exterior equipment. The standard features come with all the models of the category but the optional features are provided for the customization facilitation according to valued customer wants. The standard and optional features include : automatic brake system, alarm, alloy wheels, audio remote, body colored bumpers, CD multi changer, climate control, cruise control, drivers airbag, passenger airbags, DV, electric driver seat, electric mirrors, electric passenger seats, sunroof, front electric windows, headlight washers, heated mirrors, height adjustable driver’s seat, lumbar support, remote locking, navigation system and leather trims all over. The equipment in Mercedes SL 2004 has been designed with finest material for an elegant look, superior quality and soft feel of the vehicle.
Rating, Safety and Reliability
The euro NCAP conduct safety tests to clear customer doubts with regard to vehicle reliability over road. Based on tests Mercedes SL 2004 earns four stars out of five for the features such as airbags, electronic driver aids, stability control and traction control. The car safety assurance is very important to customers as well as pedestrians to prepare themselves for the height of loss during an event of collision or an accident. Overall the vehicle with all the features and specifications is rated as four stars on the scale of 5 according to parkers rating. The individual aspects are rated as 4 stars for comfort, 5 stars for practicality, 4 stars for selling and 3 stars for green credentials.