Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Transmission Specifications

The 2027 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class uses Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 7-spd transmissions, depending on engine and trim.

Latest model year (2027):

The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class comes with Automatic 9-spd.

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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Transmission — All Years

Year	Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	MPG Comb.
2027	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	8 4.0L	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	16
2027	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	8 4.0L	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	16
2027	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	8 4.0L	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	16
2026	Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	22
2026	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	8 4.0L	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	16
2026	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	8 4.0L	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	16
2026	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	8 4.0L	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	16
2025	Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	22
2025	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	8 4.0L	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	16
2025	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	8 4.0L	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	16
2025	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	8 4.0L	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	18
2024	Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	22
2024	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	8 4.0L	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	16
2024	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	8 4.0L	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	16
2023	Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	23
2023	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	8 4.0L	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	16
2023	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	8 4.0L	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	16
2022	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	8 4.0L	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	16
2022	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	8 4.0L	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	16
2020	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 3.0L	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	22
2020	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L	8 4.7L	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	20
2019	Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L	8 5.5L	Automatic 7-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	18
2019	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 3.0L	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	23
2019	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L	8 4.7L	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	20
2018	Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L	12 6.0L	Automatic 7-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	16
2018	Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L	8 5.5L	Automatic 7-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	19
2018	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 3.0L	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	23
2018	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L	8 4.7L	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	20
2017	Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L	12 6.0L	Automatic 7-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	16
2017	Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L	8 5.5L	Automatic 7-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	19
2017	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 3.0L	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	23
2017	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L	8 4.7L	Automatic 9-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	20
2016	Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L	12 6.0L	Automatic 7-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	17
2016	Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 3.0L	Automatic 7-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	23
2016	Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L	8 4.7L	Automatic 7-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	19
2016	Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L	8 5.5L	Automatic 7-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	19
2015	Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L	12 6.0L	Automatic 7-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	17
2015	Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 3.0L	Automatic 7-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	23
2015	Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L	8 4.7L	Automatic 7-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	20
2015	Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L	8 5.5L	Automatic 7-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	19

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 Transmission FAQ

What transmission does the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class have?

The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is offered with Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 7-spd (2027 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.

Does the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class come with a manual transmission?

No manual transmission is listed for the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.

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