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The 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class range of configurations is currently priced from $90,310.
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2019 prices range from $90,310 for the basic trim level Convertible 400 to $369,490 for the top of the range Convertible Base.
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to |
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SL500 Base
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Body Type: Convertible | Specs: 4.7L PULP 9 SP AUTO | Price From: $192,500 |
Price To:
$369,490
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SL-Class 400
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Body Type: Convertible | Specs: 3.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO | Price From: $90,310 |
Price To:
$103,840
|
SL-Class 500
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Body Type: Convertible | Specs: 4.7L PULP 9 SP AUTO | Price From: $114,730 |
Price To:
$131,890
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
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SL400 Base
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Body Type: Convertible | Front Tyre Size: 255x35 R19 | Front Rim: — |
Rear Rim:
—
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SL-Class 500
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Body Type: Convertible | Front Tyre Size: 255x35 R19 | Front Rim: 8.5x19 in |
Rear Rim:
9.5x19 in
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SL-Class 400
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Body Type: Convertible | Front Tyre Size: 255x35 R19 | Front Rim: 8.5x19 in |
Rear Rim:
9.5x19 in
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That’s not a huge mileage for an engine like this, and I wouldn’t expect to see timing chain stretch over that distance. However, it begs the question of how the vehicle has been serviced. Timing chains really should last the life of the car (or, at least, the engine) but if the engine hasn’t been treated to the correct oil changes and general maintenance, the timing chain can be one component that will suffer.
If the car was bought second-hand, it would be worth going through the service history to see if any scheduled servicing was skipped. This could be the root cause of the problem. It’s also important not to confuse a stretch timing chain with a worn chain tensioning system. The tensioner holds the chain tight, taking the slack out of it and allowing for some stretch to be taken up over the years of operation. If it fails or becomes weak, you might start to hear the chain rattling.
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There hasn’t been a move by Mercedes-Benz Australia to fix this problem, which is not to say it hasn’t been noted by owners. But, really, a carmaker will only issue a recall for a fault or problem that represents a safety issue, which peeling door cards does not.
Sometimes, a manufacturer will issue what’s called a technical service bulletin which is like a recall but for non-safety related problems. Again, though, a floppy door card is unlikely to elicit that response. If you still have the trim pieces in question, a motor trimmer should be able to reattach them for you in a way that means they won’t come adrift again.
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I’m not aware of a recall or class action over this problem, but it would definitely be worth talking to Mercedes-Benz’s Australian customer service department to see if there’s any help on offer. Provided the car has a complete service history, you might get a sympathetic ear, but, that said, don’t count on it.
The counter-argument you’ll likely be met with is that you should have been paying attention to the car’s temperature gauge and stopped the engine when it began to overheat. "That’s why cars have temperature gauges", will probably be the response at dealership level, but go straight over the dealer’s head and talk to head office.
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
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SL500 Base
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Body Type: Convertible | Height x Width x Length: 1316x1877x4640 mm |
Ground Clearance:
107 mm
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SL-Class 400
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Body Type: Convertible | Height x Width x Length: 1316x1877x4640 mm |
Ground Clearance:
107 mm
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SL-Class 500
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Body Type: Convertible | Height x Width x Length: 1316x1877x4640 mm |
Ground Clearance:
107 mm
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity |
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SL400 Base
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Body Type: Convertible | Specs: 3.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
0kg
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SL-Class 500
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Body Type: Convertible | Specs: 4.7L PULP 9 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
0kg
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SL-Class 400
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Body Type: Convertible | Specs: 3.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
0kg
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
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SL63 Base
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Body Type: Convertible | Specs: 5.5L PULP 7 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
10.2L/100km
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SL400 Base
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Body Type: Convertible | Specs: 3.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
7.8L/100km
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SL500 Base
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Body Type: Convertible | Specs: 4.7L PULP 9 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
9.1L/100km
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