Transmission | SL 300 | SL 350 | SL 500 | SL 600 | SL 63 AMG | SL 65 AMG |
| 5-speed automatic transmission with Tipfunction, Speedtronic cruise control and steering wheel gearshift paddles | - | - | - | STD | - | - |
| 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic transmission with Tipfunction and Speedtronic cruise control | STD | STD | STD | - | - | - |
| AMG Speedshift MCT 7-speed sports transmission with four modes and Race Start function | - | - | - | - | STD | - |
| 5-speed automatic transmission with Tipfunction and Speedtronic cruise control and AMG Speedshift | - | - | - | - | - | STD |
Exterior |
| Active Body Control (ABC) - active suspension system | - | OPT | STD | STD | - | - |
| Bi-xenon headlamps with dynamic range adjustment (includes headlight wash) | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Darkened headlamps, tail lights and high level third brake light | - | - | - | - | STD | STD |
| Closing aid for boot lid | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Door mirrors - electrically operated, folding and heated | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Electro-hydraulic vario roof, operable via infrared key | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Heated windscreen wash system | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| LED brake lights | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Metallic paint | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Parameter steering - speed sensitive power steering | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Parktronic - audible and visual parking aid | OPT | OPT | OPT | STD | OPT | STD |
| Remote boot release | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Remote boot closing | - | - | - | - | OPT | STD |
| Spare wheel - space saver (steel with wheel bolts) | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Tinted glass - green | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Side outlets in front apron, painted body colour | - | - | - | - | STD | STD |
| AMG trim with "6.3 AMG" lettering, painted Matt Silver on front wings | - | - | - | - | STD | - |
| AMG trim with "V 12 Bi-Turbo" lettering, painted Matt Silver on front wings | - | - | - | - | - | STD |
| AMG bodystyling with exclusive SL 63 AMG front apron with High-Gloss Black painted cross-strut | - | - | - | - | STD | - |
| AMG radiator grille, painted in High-Gloss Black with chrome trim strips | - | - | - | - | STD | STD |
| AMG sports suspension based on Active Body Control | - | - | - | - | STD | STD |
| AMG sports exhaust system with two twin oval chrome tailpipes | - | - | - | - | STD | - |
| AMG sports exhaust system with two twin chrome tailpipes in V12 design | - | - | - | - | - | STD |
| AMG specific bonnet in aluminium | - | - | - | - | STD | STD |
| AMG spoiler lip on boot lid | - | - | - | - | STD | STD |
Interior |
| Cup holder - in centre console | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Easy-Pack (comfortable loading of the boot) | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Electric windows (2) | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Keyless-Go | OPT | OPT | OPT | STD | OPT | STD |
| Nappa leather-trimmed steering wheel and gearshift | STD | STD | STD | - | - | - |
| Wood and leather-trimmed steering wheel and gearshift | OPT | OPT | OPT | STD | - | - |
| Luxury automatic climate control | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Multi-function steering wheel with trip computer | STD | STD | STD | STD | - | - |
| Outside temperature gauge | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Steering column – electrically adjustable | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Seats - electrically adjustable | STD | - | - | - | - | - |
| Seats - heated | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
Memory Package Front seats, steering column and exterior door mirrors – electrically adjustable with memory. Steering column includes Easy Entry function | OPT | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
Seats - comfort ventilated supplied with perforated leather | OPT | OPT | OPT | STD | OPT | STD |
| Seats - multi-contour seat backrests with massage function | OPT | OPT | OPT | STD | STD | STD |
| Service indicator (ASSYST) | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Storage boxes (behind seats/in doors/under passenger seat) | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Trim - Aluminium | STD | STD | OPT | - | - | - |
| Trim - Burr Walnut wood | OPT | OPT | STD | STD | - | - |
| Upholstery - leather | STD | STD | STD | - | - | - |
| Upholstery - Executive nappa leather | OPT | OPT | OPT | STD | - | - |
| Wind deflector - fabric | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| AMG door sill panels in brushed stainless steel | - | - | - | - | STD | STD |
| AMG DRIVE unit (central control for all driving dynamic functions) | - | - | - | - | STD | - |
| AMG instrument cluster with AMG menu including Racetimer | - | - | - | - | STD | STD |
| AMG sport seats with SL 63 AMG specific seat design, AMG perforation and AMG badge in the seat backrests | - | - | - | - | STD | - |
| AMG sports seats with AMG perforation and AMG V 12 diamond pattern in the seat and door centre panels and AMG badge in the seat backrests | - | - | - | - | - | STD |
| AMG multi-function ergonomic sports steering wheel with silver-coloured aluminium gearshift paddles | - | - | - | - | STD | STD |
| Trim - AMG carbon fibre | - | - | - | - | STD | STD |
| Upholstery - AMG nappa leather | - | - | - | - | STD | - |
| Upholstery - AMG Exclusive nappa leather | - | - | - | - | OPT | STD |
| Velour floor mats with AMG lettering | - | - | - | - | OPT | STD |
Security and safety |
| Adaptive Accelerator Pedal | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Adaptive brake lights | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Airbags - dual-stage driver and passenger | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Airbags - head / thorax sidebags, driver and passenger | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Alarm system with immobiliser and interior protection (MBSS3) | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Brake Assist (BAS) with electro-hydraulic braking system | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Automatic child seat recognition sensor only works in conjunction with Mercedes-Benz child seats fitted with transponder | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Automatically dimming rear-view mirror and driver's door mirror | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Distronic - radar-assisted cruise control | OPT | OPT | OPT | STD | OPT | STD |
| Electronic Stability Programme (ESP®) with Acceleration Skid Control (ASR) | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Headlamp Assist (automatic headlamp activation) | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| High-level third brake lamp | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Locking wheel bolts | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Rain-sensing wipers | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Remote central locking | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Roll-over bar with crash sensor, automatically raising | STD | STD | STD | STD | - | - |
| Tyre pressure loss warning system | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | - |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system | - | - | - | - | OPT | STD |
| AMG high-performance brake system with 360 x 36mm composite front brake discs and 330 x 26 rear brake discs | - | - | - | - | STD | - |
| AMG high-performance brake system with 390 x 36mm composite front brake discs and 360 x 26mm rear brake discs | - | - | - | - | - | STD |
Communications |
| Bluetooth® interface for hands-free telephony | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
COMAND multimedia system Includes 6.5-inch colour display, radio, hard disk drive (HDD) map navigation system with TMC (Traffic Message Channel) and Linguatronic voice control. Also includes SD card slot, 4 GB music register and an integrated CD/DVD changer (6-disc) with MP3 compatibility. Region 2 DVDs only Media Interface Allows connection and control of portable devices e.g. MP3 player, USB storage device. Cables included for aux-in, USB or iPod connectivity. | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Surround sound system – Harman/Kardon LOGIC 7® with Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS, 10 high-performance speakers and additional amplifiers | OPT | OPT | OPT | STD | OPT | STD |
| TV tuner - digital and analogue | OPT | OPT | OPT | STD | OPT | STD |
| Telephone pre-wiring with hands-free facility and telephone aerial | OPT | OPT | OPT | STD | OPT | STD |