AMG SL 55 Roadster AWD
What the AMG SL 55 Roadster adds over the AMG SL 43 Roadster (+$32,850)
| Spec | AMG SL 43 Roadster | AMG SL 55 Roadster |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4012 lbs | 4332 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4012 lbs | 4332 lbs |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 8 |
| Horsepower | 416 hp | 469 hp |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | Handcrafted AMG 2.0L inline-4 turbo with hybrid assist | Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo |
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg | 14 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 27 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $114,900 | $147,750 |
| Steering type | Rack-and-pinion with electromechanical power assist | Rack-and-pinion with electromechanical power assist and 2.5-degree rear-axle steering |
| Tire size | 255/45R19 front and 285/40R19 rear | 265/40R20 front and 295/35R20 rear |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 21.4 ft | 20.4 ft |
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 20 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 20-inch AMG® twin 5-spoke wheels (9.5x20 front and 11.0x20 rear), 265/40R20 front and 295/35R20 rear summer high-performance tires, AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive, AMG RIDE CONTROL Sport Suspension with electronically controlled 3-stage adaptive damping, Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo (469 hp), Rack-and-pinion steering with electromechanical power assist and 2.5-degree rear-axle steering
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitCargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 7.5 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 53.5 in |
| Overall length | 185.2 in |
| Overall width | 75.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 8 |
| Engine type (full description) | Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 469 hp |
| Torque | 516 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 14 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 21 mpg |
Fuel System
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.5 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 37.7 in |
| Second-row headroom | 32.7 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.5 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $147,750 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 4 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 44.1 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack-and-pinion with electromechanical power assist and 2.5-degree rear-axle steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 20.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | 5-arm multilink |
| Rear suspension type | 5-arm multilink |
Tires
| Tire size | 265/40R20 front and 295/35R20 rear |
Transmission
| Transmission speeds | 9 |
| Transmission type | AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4332 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4332 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety2 std · 0 opt
- Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC® adaptive cruise control
- Electronic Stability Control
Infotainment1 std · 0 opt
- 3rd Generation Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with touchscreen, touch controls and intelligent voice control
Exterior3 std · 0 opt
- 20-inch AMG® twin 5-spoke wheels (9.5x20 front and 11.0x20 rear)
- 265/40R20 front and 295/35R20 rear summer high-performance tires
- Z-fold power soft top (3-layer acoustic, up/down at up to 37 mph in 15 seconds)
Powertrain4 std · 0 opt
- AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive
- AMG Dynamic Select
- AMG SPEEDSHIFT® MCT 9-speed automatic transmission
- Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo (469 hp)
Chassis3 std · 0 opt
- 4-wheel independent suspension, 5-arm multilink front/5-arm multilink rear
- AMG RIDE CONTROL Sport Suspension with electronically controlled 3-stage adaptive damping
- Rack-and-pinion steering with electromechanical power assist and 2.5-degree rear-axle steering
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2027 SL-Class. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the AMG SL 55 Roadster
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2027 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class AMG SL 55 Roadster?
The manufacturer lists $147,750 for the 2027 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class AMG SL 55 Roadster. That is $32,850 above the AMG SL 43 Roadster, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2027 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class AMG SL 55 Roadster add over the AMG SL 43 Roadster?
Against the AMG SL 43 Roadster, 6 features become standard that the AMG SL 43 Roadster does not and 13 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.