2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Base Reviews, Price, Features & Specs

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Base Key Features & Specs

Kelley Blue Book Value®

$126,250

New Fair Market Range

Crash Test Rating

Not Tested

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

13 City / 19 HWY

Horsepower

493

Seats

2

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Mechanical Features

5.5L SOHC SMPI twin turbo 36-valve V12 engine
5-speed automatic driver-adaptive transmission-inc: touch shift, optimum gear programming, comfort mode
Automatic slip control (ASR)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Rear wheel drive
Independent 4-link front/5-arm multilink rear suspension
Active Body Control (ABC)-inc: coil spring & electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder w/AMG shock absorber at each wheel, sports mode, automatic 4-wheel level control, driver-selectable ride-height control, automatic speed-sensitive lowering
P255/40YR18 high-performance front tires
P285/35YR18 high-performance rear tires
Compact spare tire
18" x 8.5" tapered 5-spoke alloy front wheels
18" x 9.5" tapered 5-spoke alloy rear wheels
Rack & pinion vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr steering
8-piston perforated/internally ventilated front disc brakes
4-piston internally ventilated rear disc brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist system
Sensotronic brake control-inc: soft stop, automatic brake drying, predictive brake priming
Dual chrome exhaust tips

Exterior Features

Electrohydraulic retractable aluminum hardtop
Attachable mesh wind deflector
Silver grille w/(4) chrome-edged ribs
Bi-Xenon high intensity discharge high/low-beam headlamps-inc: polycarbonate lenses, automatic level control, halogen auxiliary high-beams, heated headlamp washers, light-sensing auto-on headlamps, automatic lamp substitution
Touch turn signals (flashes three times w/one touch)
Halogen front fog lamps
Single rear fog lamp
Monochromatic red rear lamp covers
Programmable daytime running lamps
Dual heated pwr mirrors-inc: memory, auto-dimming driver mirror, RH mirror reverse tilt down
Dual aero-blade windshield wipers w/infrared rain sensor, heated washer system

Interior Features

12-way pwr heated front seats w/3-position memory, pneumatically adjustable lumbar support
Dynamic multicontour seatbacks w/pneumatic adjustable side bolsters/shoulder supports/triple lumbar support, massage feature
Hand-fitted nappa leather seats, head restraints, dash, console, doors, armrests, roll bar, rear cabin panels
Active ventilated seats w/8 internal fans & heating feature
Easy-access courtesy feature w/obstruction sensor
Center console w/illuminated climate controlled storage, armrest lid
Dual retractable cup holders
Velour carpeting & floor mats
Stainless-steel door sill trim
Front passenger footwell parcel net
Leather/wood trimmed steering wheel w/audio/multifunction display controls
4-way pwr tilt/telescoping steering column w/memory
Driver-programmable easy-exit feature
Electronic analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel level/coolant temp gauges
COMAND cockpit management/data system-inc: navigation system, AM/FM stereo/ weatherband radio, in-dash single CD-player/CD-ROM, CD-changer controls, 5" color LCD in-dash screen
Dual multifunction displays in speedometer/tachometer faces-inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, Flexible Service System, oil level check, digital speedometer, reminder/malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings, cruise control
Warning lights/messages-inc: open door, exterior lamp failure, low fuel/engine oil/coolant/washer fluid
Audible reminders-inc: release parking brake, headlights on, remove key from ignition
Pwr windows w/1-touch express up/down for all windows
Pwr door locks w/central locking system
Cruise control
SmartKey system-inc: remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, driver-programmable user-recognition features, drive away automatic locking,
SmartKey infrared-remote-inc: opening trunk, opening/closing windows, panic alarm, fuel filler door, lock/unlock all doors or drivers, raising/lowering hardtop, turn on active ventilated seats
Integrated 3-button universal garage door controller
Tele Aid global positioning system (GPS) satellite system w/concierge service
In-dash CD-ROM navigation system
Anti-theft alarm system w/tow-away protection
Integrated digital Motorola V60i telephone w/voice control
Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: dust/pollen filters, sun/smog sensors, tunnel mode w/one touch closing of all windows, REST mode w/engine heat recirculation feature or cabin ventilation, seat-belt sensors (allows climate control to focus first on occupied seats)
Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time/driving speed/exterior temp
Fiber-optic AM/FM stereo/weatherband radio w/CD-player/CD-changer-inc: 8- speaker Bose sound system w/4" x 6" woofer & Bose AudioPilot
Illuminated/climate controlled glove-box
Enclosed door pockets
Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/memory
Alcantara visors w/dual illuminated vanity mirrors
Automatic low-intensity environmental comfort lighting-inc: center console, door handles, footwells
Courtesy lamps w/fade out time
Entrance lamps in doors
Dual reading lamps
Leather/wood trimmed shift knob
Pneumatic trunk closing assist
Carpeted shelf behind seats w/retractable luggage straps
Dual enclosed storage compartments beneath luggage shelf

Safety Features

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist system
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraint system w/passenger occupancy sensor
Door mounted head & body side-impact airbags w/passenger occupancy sensor
Adjustable seat-mounted 3-point front shoulder belts w/height adjustment & emergency tensioning retractors
Automatic slip control (ASR)
Pop-up roll bar
Illuminated emergency interior trunk release

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