The 2023 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 is NOT Your Grandpa’s SL (POV Drive Review)

I love the car, BUT the large-screen MBUX just bugs me. I don't mind it in a C-class, but they should add something actually engaging, like in the previous gen S-class: metallic finish on physical buttons. There's just nothing to a touchscreen that talks class or luxury, which is what I would want when paying anything above $100k.

Too bad there's no wind deflector

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Americans should have max 100 hp other cars are useless there what kind of driving is that

Which would i chose? This car in white at 211k. Safe to say the way i was dressed that day my sales guy wasnt expecting to make that sale when he greeted me lol

For best 0-60 results put it in race and switch traction control to sport.

Just got mine today. So amazing

I would choose a lc500 convertible. I know it’s not as fast or powerful but the overall of that car is good for me!

But in my country in India we got only the SL55 AMG 😞

such a great review! how do you think it compares to a Ferrari Roma?

Beautiful car, beautiful review thanks watching from Africa!!!

Front - SL 63 Rear BMW M8 side-IDK

An excellent review of what is clearly an outstanding technical achievement of an automobile. However, with this latest model Mercedes has abandoned the traditional role of the SL, which is that of a hardtop convertible two-seater with enough space and power for two to travel comfortably on long voyages. The previous SL, the homely and somewhat unloved R231, was perhaps the best iteration of the concept, being lighter than its' predecessor the R230. While heavy, the folding hardtop was a wonderful convenience and the cars were rock solid with them up (or down, actually). By releasing this car as an AMG-only vehicle, the ideas of sophisticated comfort and manageable power have been forgotten. Not every rich sixty five year old executive with a trophy wife wants to be overwhelmed with power and technical complexity and stuffed into a racing seat.

200k for a SL is a little too much i feel like

Lovely car and the spec is exactly what I would go for if I were to ever place an order on one.

Hint: Press the Roof-Button on the Button-Bar below the screen once. Then press and hold the Roof-Button below the screen the second time. Now, wait for the magic to happen. The roof will open or close. That depends on which state the Roof is at. That is way more easy than sliding and holding the bar on the screen to the left or right.

She's 🤩🤩🤩

does the sl55 and sl65 share the same exterior detail like same dimensions just different engine and performance?

Guys what’s the top speed ?

Personally I think SL is a let down - should of been a 2 seater and come with a hard top
I like the AMG GT better

This dude just gets straight to business nice

I drove a 18SL 550 amg package, yup the bov’s are that loud lol😅

mans was rhymin in the intro.

If you want to hear blowoff voice better try it at lower rpm. Between 2-4k

That INTERIOR 🥵

Not a $200K car

As a grandpa, the 2023 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 would be an SL for me.

How does it compare witn lexus lc500 conv?

What a mistake Mercedes should have made this hardtop convertible like the previous generations

The '17-'19 year are a naturally aspirated growling beast... Drives like a muscle car, feels like a La-Z-Boy. The slightly dated looks makes them great sleepers

My dream SL would probably still be a 2018 SL65.

am a big bmw fan however - this is wayyyyy better looking than the m8 convertible - the m8 looks like the softtop was an afterthought and it doesnt flow well with the body

My dream car

I was waiting for this review

Would be hard with hard top

I just picked one up and my primary complaint is the ride quality….it’s too harsh. It’s like 911GT3 tight and that’s in comfort mode. There should be a way to dial down the settings, especially in comfort mode, but even in the lightest setting the suspension setup is just too tight. It throws me around like a rag doll. Other than that, the car is aces! Especially the drivetrain……it’s amazing.

For me, the 2023 the Mercedes Benz AMG SL63 doesn't do enough to remove me from the BMW M8 Competition Cabriolet.
Hence, I shall still choose the BMW M8 Competition Cabriolet over the Mercedes Benz AMG SL63.

If given the choice, I'd gladly take the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet all day everyday..

m8 is good too but i would choose mercedes.

This is one of the best looking Mercedes out there I love the front on the and the Mercedes Amg gt3.

The only convertible I’ve ever slightly desired

Excellent review and analysis. I was cross shopping this, M8 cabrio & the Audi R8 V10+ awd model. I choose the Audi as it has the best engine - Naturally aspirated V10, is mid engined and feels more sporty and not as stiff as say a Huracan Spyder. For $210-$230k range, Audi is winner. Also, this is the last month to order the Audi - they will be gone. SL is for old sugar daddies LOL :)

Beautiful Car, It's the car of my dreams

Well this is going to be the basis platform for the next generation amg gt

That tablet looks awfully close too you..T.