Performance

For the first time, the SL delivers its power to the road with the state-of-the-art AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive system. The all-wheel drive variably links the rear axle to the front axle and thus guarantees ideal torque distribution.

The AMG ceramic high-performance compound brake system offers excellent deceleration values and maximum fade resistance in extreme situations, for example when used on the racetrack. The brake system impresses with short braking distances, sensitive response and, last but not least, high stability and durability.

The innovative AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension with active roll stabilisation using intelligent hydraulics enables improved turn-in and load change behaviour with typical AMG dynamics, precision and feedback for the driver. At the same time, it increases ride comfort when driving straight ahead and driving over bumps.

Rear-axle steering with a steering angle of up to 2.5° increases agility and driving pleasure, especially when cornering quickly. Up to 100 km/h, the rear axle steers in the opposite direction and virtually shortens the wheelbase. From 100 km/h, it then steers in the same direction and thus virtually extends the wheelbase, which supports driving safety.

The spontaneous responsiveness is in part thanks to the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G transmission. Relaxed cruising with smooth gearshifts optimised for efficiency and comfort. In the "Sport" and "Sport+" driving modes, correspondingly uncompromising and with extremely short gear changes in line with the driving situation.