“the air scarf should blow cold air too. The radio and climate control and the convertible top should have buttons separate from the computer.”
2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL is a complete redesign built on a dedicated AMG-developed structure. Its biggest changes are a return to 2+2 seating and the SL’s first standard fully variable AWD system, along with standard rear-axle steering.
About the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL
7th generation (R232), first model year and complete redesign
Mercedes-AMG positioned the SL as an open-air luxury grand tourer with genuine sports-car performance. Its core appeal is the combination of a powerful V8, secure AWD traction, agile rear-wheel steering, a richly equipped two-plus-two cabin, and comfort suited to longer drives. Compared with harder-edged sports cars, the SL places greater emphasis on seating comfort and everyday usability while still delivering the speed, sound, and chassis technology expected from AMG.
Mercedes positioned the redesigned AMG SL as a V8 roadster that balances long-distance comfort with serious performance hardware. The SL 55 uses a 469-hp V8, while the SL 63 raises output to 577 horsepower and adds hydraulic active suspension, an electronic limited-slip rear differential, and Race mode. Touring versions emphasize comfort features such as massaging front seats and Burmester audio, while Performance versions add a front-axle lift for steep driveways and ramps.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
Two versions of a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 debuted: 469 horsepower in the SL 55 and 577 horsepower in the SL 63. Both use a 9-speed automatic, and fully variable AWD became standard across the US lineup for the first time in SL history.
Styling
The AMG SL received a completely new exterior and cabin design as part of the full redesign.
Safety
The redesigned lineup included forward-collision assistance, blind-spot monitoring, parking sensors, and surround-view camera hardware as standard equipment. A broader driver-assistance package remained optional.
Tech
The new digital cabin brought an adjustable 11.9-inch center touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Burmester audio.
Structural
Mercedes introduced a dedicated AMG-developed structure, a 2+2 seating layout, a five-link suspension design, and standard rear-axle steering.
2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd w/AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT | Automatic, 9-Spd w/AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT | Automatic, 9-Spd w/AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT | Automatic, 9-Spd w/AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Horsepower | 469 hp | 577 hp | 469 hp | 577 hp |
| Torque | 516 lb-ft | 590 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft | 590 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.5 cu-ft | 13.5 cu-ft | 13.5 cu-ft | 13.5 cu-ft |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL fully redesigned?
Yes. The 2022 AMG SL launched the seventh-generation R232 model with a dedicated AMG-developed structure, completely new styling, a new digital cabin, 2+2 seating, standard AWD, and standard rear-axle steering.
Does the 2022 AMG SL have rear seats?
Yes. The 2022 redesign brought back a 2+2 layout, giving the AMG SL two small rear seating positions in addition to its front seats.
Is AWD standard on the 2022 AMG SL?
Yes. Every US-market 2022 AMG SL has fully variable AWD, marking the first time an SL came with this system as standard equipment.
What is the difference between the 2022 SL 55 and SL 63?
The main difference is output and chassis equipment. The SL 55 has a 469-hp twin-turbo V8, while the SL 63 has a 577-hp version plus hydraulic active suspension, an electronic limited-slip rear differential, and Race mode as standard.
What do the Touring and Performance versions mean for the 2022 AMG SL?
Touring versions emphasize comfort and cabin technology, while Performance versions add a front-axle lift. The SL 55 Performance also gains the more advanced active suspension, electronic limited-slip rear differential, and Race mode used by the SL 63.
2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL.
3.8
2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL
(87 reviews)
“It is a fabulous car, but you have to love the type of car it is. I wouldn't get it just to store in the garage.”
“Vehicle is very comfortable with power to spare. It is a dream to drive and ride in”