2020 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Interior and Cargo

A variety of upscale materials are used in the construction of the roadster's interior. As standard, plush leather upholsters the seats in a choice of Black, Ginger Beige/Espresso Brown, Bengal Red/Black, or Crystal Grey/Black. For a surcharge of $900, the standard leather can be upgraded to Nappa leather in similar hues, as well as Saddle Brown/Black or Porcelain/Black, while Exclusive Nappa leather is offered in up to five colors for $1,900. Designo Nappa leather is also available for $2,600 in Sand/Black, Classic Red/Black, Platinum White/Black, and Tuscany Beige Pearl/Black, among others. A number of trim options are available, too, such as Black Ash, Satin Brown Poplar, or Aluminum. There are also several premium trims, such as AMG Carbon Fiber ($2,850), designo Black Piano Lacquer ($1,500), and designo Champagne White piano ($1,500).

Convertibles are not known for their excessive trunk space, especially when equipped with a power roof-lowering system. The SL Roadster is no exception here, but the impressive size of the vehicle means that trunk space isn't quite as dismal as you may think. With the roof up, there is a maximum of 13.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity available. This is enough space for basic applications like daily shopping, capable of accommodating half a dozen bags. At the press of a button, the hardtop folds down into a special compartment that separates the remaining 8.5 cubic feet from the section containing the roof.

小物品存储在驾驶舱并不过分impressive. There are a couple of cupholders beneath a slide tray, a small glove compartment, and a cubby beneath the center armrest. There are door pockets, too, but they are shallow and narrow.

While there may be more modern, better-appointed luxury cruisers available on today's market, the almost vintage SL Roadster still offers more than enough features and comforts to earn its title as a luxury convertible. The leather-appointed sport seats offer 12 directions of power-adjustability with four-way lumbar, as well as heating and memory functions. Keyless ignition now complements the standard keyless entry, along with dual-zone climate control. The hardtop roof is power-retractable, with an electric trunk partition and a power wind blocker. The driver-assistance features comprise a rearview camera, adaptive high beam assist, forward collision avoidance, and Pre-Safe. The upgraded SL 550 gets heated and ventilated multi-contour seats with Airscarf neck warmers, but it trades out the four-way lumbar for massage functions. The safety suite can also be expanded with active blind-spot assist, active lane keeping assist, active brake assist with front cross-traffic alert, and Pre-Safe Plus if you opt for the Driver Assistance Package.

Despite the SL Roadster's now advanced age, the infotainment suite has managed to remain quite modern. Unfortunately, the addition of new features over the years didn't coincide with streamlining the interface for ease of use. The graphics look dated and the controls are finicky, even with the various rotary knobs and buttons. The screen is also quite small for a luxury vehicle, measuring only eight inches in length. From this interface, users can access navigation, Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, HD Radio, and SiriusXM. The standard sound system is a nine-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system with two subwoofers, although this can be upgraded to a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium audio system. A 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot can also be equipped to the suite.