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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Drivetrain (FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD)

The 2027 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is available in All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.

Latest model year (2027):

The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is offered in All-Wheel Drive configuration.

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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2027Config 1 of 2Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd8 4.0L16
2027Config 2 of 2Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd8 4.0L16
2026Config 1 of 3Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 2.0L22
2026Config 2 of 3Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd8 4.0L16
2026Config 3 of 3Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd8 4.0L16
2025Config 1 of 3Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 2.0L22
2025Config 2 of 3Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd8 4.0L16
2025Config 3 of 3Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd8 4.0L18
2024Config 1 of 2Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 2.0L22
2024Config 2 of 2Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd8 4.0L16
2023Config 1 of 3Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 2.0L23
2023Config 2 of 3Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd8 4.0L16
2023Config 3 of 3Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd8 4.0L16
2022Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd8 4.0L16
2020Config 1 of 2Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd6 3.0L22
2020Config 2 of 2Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd8 4.7L20
2019Config 1 of 3Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd8 5.5L18
2019Config 2 of 3Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd6 3.0L23
2019Config 3 of 3Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd8 4.7L20
2018Config 1 of 4Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd12 6.0L16
2018Config 2 of 4Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd8 5.5L19
2018Config 3 of 4Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd6 3.0L23
2018Config 4 of 4Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd8 4.7L20
2017Config 1 of 4Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd12 6.0L16
2017Config 2 of 4Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd8 5.5L19
2017Config 3 of 4Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd6 3.0L23
2017Config 4 of 4Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd8 4.7L20
2016Config 1 of 4Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd12 6.0L17
2016Config 2 of 4Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd6 3.0L23
2016Config 3 of 4Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd8 4.7L19
2016Config 4 of 4Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd8 5.5L19
2015Config 1 of 4Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd12 6.0L17
2015Config 2 of 4Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd6 3.0L23
2015Config 3 of 4Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd8 4.7L20
2015Config 4 of 4Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd8 5.5L19

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class data analysis

How to read this Mercedes-Benz SL-Class data

This page lists every 2015 through 2027 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class record we hold for this measurement — 35 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Mercedes-Benz SL-Class figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About SL-Class Drivetrain

Is the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is available in All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class come with AWD or 4WD?

Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. See the table above for the specific years and trims.

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