Critics from Autocar found the interior build quality excellent but "oddly ordinary," using some switchgear shared with the standard C-Class of the era.
Long-term owners have praised its durability, with some reporting 23,000+ miles of trouble-free driving. However, specialists advise checking for camshaft wear and gearbox leaks on higher-mileage examples. Community Perspectives Mercedes SLS AMG v 1.0
The SLS was designed to be more practical than typical exotics, though it still has distinct quirks. Critics from Autocar found the interior build quality
While dramatic, they require a long reach to close once you are seated. Interestingly, they only need about 40 cm of side clearance to open—less than a standard car door. with some reporting 23
The core of the SLS experience is the , which produces 563 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque.