Professional Reviews

• “Don't look for the buttons to close them. The gas-strut-supported gullwings close only with a long forearm reach....” — Car and Driver
• “The transmission would be like others of its genre if it responded to finger inputs more quickly. As is, there's an inscrutable half-second pause between button stroke and shift.” — Car and Driver
• “Hugely competent, superbly engineered, and with an exhaust note for the ages, the SLS is a great all-around driving machine.” — Car and Driver
• “To drive this new Gullwing coupe is to enjoy automotive performance at the very highest level. It has incredibly quick throttle response, immense power and torque available....” — New Car Test Drive
• “The SLS AMG was inspired by the 1950s Mercedes-Benz 300 SL gull-wing coupe and designed to go toe-to-toe with the best exotic sports cars in the world.” — Cars.com
• “...AMG Speedshift, needs a little work. If you take your foot off the brake and hit the accelerator immediately, the transmission pops the clutch quickly and you lurch forward. In time I learned to let off the brake, step lightly on the accelerator and wait a beat before giving it more gas. This allowed the clutch to feather in with no jerkiness. I adapted, but I don't think anyone should have to adapt to something labeled automatic....” — Cars.com
• “The car is well-behaved, predictable, controllable. In short, it's a lot of fun. ” — Cars.com
• “Of the hundreds of cars produced for 2012, only a handful truly stand out as collectables the moment they leave the showroom floor. The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe and Roadster are two such cars, infusing styling, technology and heritage to create a mobile work of art destined for a place in automotive history.” — Kelley Blue Book
• “The SLS can dash to 60 mph in under four seconds, accelerate to 200 mph and round corners with the best from Ferrari, Audi and Aston Martin. ” — Kelley Blue Book