Is the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG reliable?

Brands/Mercedes-Benz/SLS AMG

Mercedes-Benz

SLS AMG

CoupeElectricity8 versionsOwner report

Compare Find my car

751Hp

Power

3.9s

0–100 km/h

250km/h

Top speed

Typical asking price (US)$180,312–$361,023median $309,999 · 20 live listings · 2011–2015

What owners say

Overview

Overwhelmingly positive sentiment characterized by deep appreciation for its design, status as a modern icon, and its naturally aspirated V8 engine. The vehicle is consistently praised for its unique gullwing doors, which are seen as a dire

Read full owner report →

Generation by generation

Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).

Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Most-reported area
2012	7	0	air bags
2011	6	0	air bags

Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.

Specifications

Generation

Version

Electric Drive 60 kWh (751 Hp) AMG Torque Dynamics

From 2013-2014

Power751 Hp

0–100 km/h3.9 sec

Top speed250 km/h

DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)

Transmission1 gears, automatic transmission

Seats2 seats

Fuel typeElectricity

Body typeCoupe

Explore this car

Analyze this car Find an upgrade Compare with another

Quick facts

BrandMercedes-Benz

Versions catalogued8

Body typesCoupe, Roadster

Owner reportAvailable

Find your perfect car

Answer 10 quick questions and get a personalized recommendation based on real owner data.

Find my car

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC)

What would you like to do?

Dig deeper into the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG or explore your options.

Full owner report

AI-synthesized owner sentiment, known issues, best configurations.

Read report

Side-by-side compare

Compare specs, owner insights, and value vs another car.

Compare cars

Not sure what to buy?

Answer 10 questions, get a personalized car recommendation.