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2014 Mercedes-Benz SL: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL is that former Premium-package comfort and convenience features became standard, most notably on the SL 550. This is a light equipment update, not a redesign, and the engines carry over.
About the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL
6th generation SL (R231, 2013-2016 pre-facelift), second model year after the 2013 redesign.
Mercedes-Benz positions the SL as an iconic two-seat grand-touring roadster that mixes sports-car pace with year-round luxury and technology. Its retractable hardtop, bright Panorama roof, strong turbo engines, and open-air comfort features give it a broader mission than a stripped-down sports car. Buyers choose the SL for effortless speed, top-up or top-down versatility, and a rich cabin, not for a single-minded track focus.
The SL 550 remains the polished grand-touring model, pairing a 429-hp twin-turbo V8 with a retractable hardtop, massaging seats and neck-level heating. The SL 63 AMG adds a sharper feel and a hand-built 530-hp V8, while the SL 65 AMG sits at the top with a 621-hp V12, a light-adjusting panoramic roof and soft-close doors. All three balance open-air driving with a comfort-focused cabin.
What changed, by category
Tech
Former Premium-package equipment became standard on more of the range. On the SL 550, this brought ventilated multicontour seats with massage, neck-level heating, keyless entry and starting, hands-free trunk access and an electronic trunk closer into the standard specification. Remote start also moved from optional to standard on the SL 550 and SL 63 AMG.
Safety
A rearview camera and PARKTRONIC parking sensors with Active Parking Assist changed from optional to standard on the SL 550 and SL 63 AMG.
Styling
An analog clock mounted at the top of the dashboard became standard across the 2014 SL lineup.
2014 Mercedes-Benz SL specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.6 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 5.5 Liter | V12, Twin Turbo, 6.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 7-Spd 7G-Tronic+ | Auto 7Spd AMG SpdShft MCT | Auto 7Spd AMG SpdShft+ |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | 14 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Horsepower | 429 hp | 530 hp | 621 hp |
| Torque | 516 lb-ft | 590 lb-ft | 738 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.5 cu-ft | 13.5 cu-ft | 13.5 cu-ft |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors with Auto Brake | |||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | |||
| Night Vision System | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL compared with the 2013 model?
The main change is a richer standard-equipment list. Former Premium-package comfort and convenience features became standard on more of the lineup, and every 2014 SL gained a standard analog dash-top clock.
Was the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL redesigned?
No, the 2014 SL was not redesigned. It is the second model year of the R231 generation introduced for 2013, so its aluminum body, retractable hardtop and basic design carry over.
Which features became standard on the 2014 SL 550?
The 2014 SL 550 made several former Premium 1 features standard, including ventilated multicontour massage seats, neck-level heating, keyless entry and starting, hands-free trunk access, a rearview camera and an automatic parking system.
Did the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL get new engines?
No, the 2014 SL's engines carried over. The SL 550 has a 429-hp twin-turbo V8, the SL 63 AMG has a hand-built 530-hp twin-turbo V8, and the SL 65 AMG has a hand-built 621-hp twin-turbo V12.
Is the 2014 SL meaningfully different from the 2013 SL?
The difference is mostly standard equipment rather than design or performance. A 2014 model puts more comfort, camera and parking-assistance features into the standard specification, especially on the SL 550, while the body and engines remain essentially unchanged.
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