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| 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 2012 Audi R8 | 2012 Nissan GT-R | |
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#7 in Luxury Sports Cars
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#5 in Luxury Sports Cars
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SL550
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2dr Cpe Auto quattro 5.2L
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2dr Cpe Premium
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Prices
| MSRP | $105,500 | $158,100 | $89,950 |
| Invoice | $98,115 | $147,033 | $84,648 |
| Avg. Paid | $98,684 | N/A | N/A |
U.S. News Scores
| Overall | 8.1 | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Critics' Rating | 8.4 | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Performance | 8.0 | 8.9 | 9.1 |
| Interior | 8.0 | 8.6 | 7.8 |
| Safety | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Reliability | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Pros & Cons
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General Specs
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Fuel/Engine | Turbocharged Gas V8 4.6L/285 | Gas V10 5.2L/318 | Gas V6 3.8L/232 |
| MPG | 17 City / 25 Hwy | 13 City / 19 Hwy | 16 City / 23 Hwy |
Exterior
Body
| Body Style | Convertible | Coupe | 2 Door Sedan |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase(in) | 101.8 | 104.3 | 109.4 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 181.8 | 174.4 | 183.9 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 73.9 | 76.0 | 74.6 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 51.8 | 49.3 | 53.9 |
Doors & Windows
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| Power Windows | |
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Exterior Features
| Convertible Hardtop | |
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| Panoramic Roof | |
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| Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof | |
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| Rear Spoiler | |
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Measurements
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 4001 | 3814 | 3829 |
Tires & Wheels
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| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | |
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| Aluminum Wheels | |
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| Chrome Wheels | |
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| Steel Wheels | |
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Interior
Convenience & Comfort
| Alarm | |
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| Auxiliary Pwr Outlet | |
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| Back-Up Camera | |
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| Cruise Control | |
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| Vehicle Anti-Theft System | |
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| Auto-Off Headlights | |
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| HID headlights | |
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| Keyless Start | |
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| Rear Parking Aid | |
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| Front Reading Lamps | |
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| Adjustable Steering Wheel | |
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| Steering Wheel Controls | |
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| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | |
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| Trip Computer | |
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| Remote Trunk Release | |
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| Universal Garage Door Opener | |
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| Intermittent Wipers | |
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| Rain Sensing Wipers | |
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| Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers | |
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| Front Floor Mats | |
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| Keyless Entry | |
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| Power Door Locks | |
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| Electrochromic rearview mirror | |
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| Heated Mirrors | |
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| Power Driver Mirror | |
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| Power Folding Mirrors | |
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| Driver Vanity Mirror | |
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| Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror | |
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| Passenger Vanity Mirror | |
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| Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror | |
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| Power Steering | |
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Dimensions
| Passenger Capacity | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 50.5 | - TBD - | 79.0 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.1 | 37.7 | 38.1 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.9 | - TBD - | 44.6 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 55.5 | 54.8 | 54.3 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - | 54.7 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 33.5 | ||
| Second Leg Room (in) | 26.4 | ||
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 50.0 | ||
| Second Hip Room (in) | 44.9 | ||
| Trunk Volume (cu. ft.) | 13.5/8.5 | 3.5 | 8.8 |
Entertainment
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| Premium Sound System | |
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| Hard Disk Drive | |
Heating & Cooling
| Climate Control | |
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| Dual Zone A/C | |
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Navigation & Communication
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| Wireless Cell Phone Hookup | |
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Seats
| Cloth Seats | |
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| Leather Seats | |
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| Premium Synthetic Seats | |
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| Vinyl Seats | |
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| Cooled Driver Seat | |
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| Heated Driver Seat | |
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| Driver Lumbar | |
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| Passenger Lumbar | |
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| Seat Memory | |
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| Power Driver Seat | |
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| Power Passenger Seat | |
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| Fixed Bench Seat | |
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| Split Bench Seat | |
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| Bucket Seats | |
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| Quad Bucket Seats | |
Safety
Airbags
| Driver Air Bag | |
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| Passenger Air Bag | |
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| Side Head Air Bag | |
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| Side Air Bag | |
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Brakes
| 4-Wheel ABS | |
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| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | |
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| Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes | |
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Safety Features
| Brake Assist | |
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| Electronic Stability Control | |
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| Daytime Running Lights | |
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| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | |
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| Rollover Protection System | |
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| Traction Control | |
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| Emergency Trunk Release | |
Mechanical
Engine & Performance
| All Wheel Drive | |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | |
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| 10 Cylinder Engine | |
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| V6 Cylinder Engine | |
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| 8 Cylinder Engine | |
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| Turbocharged | |
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| Engine Type | Turbocharged Gas V8 | Gas V10 | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | 4.6L/285 | 5.2L/318 | 3.8L/232 |
| Horsepower (Net @ RPM) | 429 @ 5250 | 525 @ 8000 | 530 @ 6400 |
| Torque (Net @ RPM) | 516 @ 1800 - 3500 | 391 @ 6500 | 448 @ 3200-6000 |
| Transmission | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic | Automatic w/Manual Shift |
| Turning diameter | 36.2 | 38.7 | - TBD - |
Fuel
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| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | 17 | 13 | 16 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | 25 | 19 | 23 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 19.8 | 23.8 | 19.5 |
Suspension
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| Suspension Type - Front | Multi-Link | Double-Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link | Double-Wishbone | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | w/Stabilizer Bar | |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | w/Stabilizer Bar |
Transmission
| Automatic | |
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| Automatic Transmission w/Manual Mode | |
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| 6-Speed Automatic | |
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| 7-Speed Automatic | |
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