Our first drive of the 2023 Mercedes-AMG SL 43 where to tell you all about what the four-cylinder-powered SL is like to live with.
Cars most likely to have major powertrain problemsturbo vs. V8 debate. In other words, don’t rule out this four-cylinder Benz just because it has half as many cylinders as its 55 and 63 siblings., and while largely impressed with what those convertibles have to offer, they sure aren’t picture-perfect. Enter the 43 with its longitudinally-mounted 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
In a big plus for engagement, Mercedes sticks with its nine-speed multi-clutch transmission for shifting duties, giving you all the snappy rawness of the transmission fitted to its V8 models. It’s the perfect pairing for this four-cylinder engine, because short ratios and quick paddle response are your friends when power is in short reserve. Not to say there’s a lack of power, because the SL 43 will still briefly light up the rear tires when you spring away from a stoplight.
And as for how well that electric turbocharger works, it does its job. Even if you try your best to induce lag by hopping off the throttle for a couple seconds before fully stepping back into the right pedal, the engine does in fact pick back up right where it left off. Response is rapid off the line, as well, bettering what’s on offer in other high-powered AMG four-cylinders.
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