RUINED or REINVENTED? 2023 Mercedes-AMG SL63 Review

2023 Mercedes AMG SL63 review by The Straight Pipes. The Mercedes SL63 AMG is putting down 577 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque from a Twin Turbo 4L V8. At $226,500 CAD, would you take it over the Lexus LC500 Convertible, BMW M8 Cabriolet, used AMG GT Roadster?
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[@TheFauzand]

0:09 coooooooooooooooooool

[@jake2772]

Just sold my 2000 R129 here in Southern California!

[@TheStraightPipes]

What language

[@REfanforlife]

keep hearing v8s are dead but companies keep building them in here for it

[@emersonrodrigues2940]

​@@jacobrev656713:27 13:30

[@Justin_GFM]

Good that they kept the V8 for this unlike the C63 lol

[@mohaumokhethi8625]

I’m kinda hoping Brabus makes a V8 w206 like they make custom v12 conversions

[@RickMHB]

@@mohaumokhethi8625 Would be cool but it has been a long time since Brabus did an engine swap

[@ch6inre6ction11]

They should have given the C63 the 3.0 I6 TT with no heavy hybrid crap 😩😩😩

[@gamersquadlifestyle]

Yea Mercedes just sealed the fate of the C63 for sure

[@tr3ywitdacarz680]

@@ch6inre6ction11 or killed it off completely and made the c43 the top trim with the 3.0 i6 but then it wouldn’t be a 43 it’ll be a c53

[@MichaelBertolino]

I'm beyond disappointed that this isn't a hard top anymore. It's a huge mis-step on Mercedes part, imo. Should have had the soft top as an option, because no matter how good the noise isolation is, it'll never be as good as it would be with a hardtop. Super glad they added AWD though!

[@Mike.W.Dasher]

If they did a hardtop gullwing... they wouldn't be able to build them fast enough, I imagine.

[@McSteveIrwin]

The refreshed GT is coming as the hardtop AMG coupe.

[@MichaelBertolino]

@@McSteveIrwin Will it be a convertible though?

[@JB50713]

I agree. Hard top looks better to me.

[@ahemgee9542]

There's no way they would engineer 2 tyres of folding roof for the same car. Also there is the new AMG GT which uses the same chassis and is fixed roof coupe .

[@maximeparent3004]

I don't know why this car brings up some special emotions to me. The first time i saw it at a national auto show, my legs went weak. The hood is so long and the front end has so much character, it's a striking design. Now i know that this beauty is also a beast on the road. Definitely my new dream car.

[@G0ddEityawesome]

Lol you need to expand your view on cars if you think this car is great

[@maximeparent3004]

@@G0ddEityawesome Did i said i only liked this car?

[@gabutman6144]

"The hood is so long" Not as long as the AMG GT roadster tho, I think you will like that car more than this.

[@jackmarston2515]

​@@G0ddEityawesomewho are you to say who needs to expand their views on anything? Love to see what bucket you drive, and what car you'll never own that you consider to be so great, as to tell someone else what they ought to do or not and how they should feel. What porsche? Glorified VW. Ferrari? Glorified fiat. Lamborghini? Glorified audi aka Glorified VW. Lexus? Glorified Toyota. Maybe BMW. But they're just a wanna be benz lmao.

[@samsharma9207]

Love seeing this a week after I get my SL63. The screen I will say does take a lot of getting used to, especially waiting for the drop top part of it to get ready to activate. But, the performance is incredible, and I've had multiple people engage in conversation with me at red lights for compliments (a bit weird but fun).

[@TheStraightPipes]

Congrats, this thing is a weapon

[@maximeparent3004]

That's amazing man, very cool opportunity to own such a car. I wish you a lot of happiness with this beast.

[@dirk2058]

congrats with the car, The SL is also my favorite, especialy with the new Mansory body kit, makes the sl look like a beast

[@SparklingWalrus]

interior is🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@tatianaes3354]

What colour? Grey is not great.

[@madhavsajit6351]

Finally a proper gauge cluster in a mercedes. It's been so many years

[@v12-s65]

2018-2020 cars have been great like in the facelifted s class or e class etc.. sharp and nice, classy looking

[@Paff805]

The AMG-GT was a rare, powerful and sometimes scary junior supercar. I have a 2018 roadster and got a chance to see the new SL side by side. The SL just dosent have the same width, presence and special look that the older Gt had.

[@zoppp621]

Yeah this new one looks way too blobby and fat. The amg gt was long, sleek and brawny, especially before they updated the grill

[@jaioncebollero1168]

The gt 2 door is done? No more? That’s crazy, I didn’t know that.

[@marcheim7]

I dont think that is true. Its still produced and there is a new model coming out in 2025.

[@hifriend7581]

@@jaioncebollero1168It’s coming out soon, there’s a prototype spotted testing on Nurburgring.

[@LOLHICRONO]

The SL isn't meant to have that kind of presence.

[@greatestsportslegends]

I absolutely LOVE your hilarious reviews. Too darn funny... and somehow still filled with good info. Well done again, guys.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thank you David

[@andras.89]

All those capacitive function buttons are ridiculous (in every car ofc), especially when a 1 bigger "molded" piece of plastic covers 2-5 fuction buttons, you'd press one, and the whole plastic moves with the other fuctions as well. So darn cheap

[@sparko58]

I’ve been saying the same thing I feel like not enough people are talking about the one piece buttons. Feel so cheap

[@andras.89]

@@sparko58 At 02:54, 07:23 it is just... hideous

[@ReaversRespite]

These cars are magical to drive. Having driven one of the older gens, with a similarly lovely V8, I still have fond memories of the day I had with her. That huge body wafting and wave of torque is a feeling like no other.

[@TheLOL4DUDE]

I had this for a medium period time, got rid of it. The car doesn't know what it wants to be, it's uncomfortable on long journeys, has power but you really don't feel it. It's a strange mix between a luxury comfortable high end cruiser and an AMG for a race track. Did 10k miles on it, threw it away. Also it has problems with the roof, got some water coming in aswell. Porsche is on another level IMHO. It looks fantastic tho, outside aswell as inside, fantastic design really

[@danielmiller9012]

@@TheLOL4DUDE My biggest gripe is it's just too expensive for what it is. You should be able to get a sub 3 second 0-60 with the price point.. Also, the build quality and materials quality should be a little bit better as well.. The steering wheel centerpiece should be leather not plastic. I've owned Sl63 briefly and traded it for a much cheaper LC500 convertible and the build quality on LC is WAY better and you get a lot more leather and less plastic used. They need to bump the performance a hair and get rid of most of the plastics.

[@borghorsa1902]

RE-INVENTED, not ruined. 😍🤩😍

[@reginaldhenry3688]

Glad to see a new generation of petrol heads, I recently acquired a new SL63 and I love it. My dad owned a 450 SL so getting a 63 is a dream come true.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Congrats Reginald

[@reginaldhenry3688]

@@TheStraightPipes If you have an Instagram handle send it to me and I'll send you a few pictures.

[@lovelorrrn]

one of the best looking mercedes out there, i'm glad you guys were finally able to review it

[@alexandercura1523]

15:58 wow that’s unacceptable for a 200k car

[@gaffle-411]

They need to do whatever they’ve done on the G-wagon doors and incorporate it here. Yeah, that looked plenty junkie for a $200k car.

[@sammy4538]

Slapping a 200k pricetag on something, doesn't give quality... that depends more on the mechanical stuff. W124 was last Mercedes that was designed as good as possible, then counting the needed selling price based on the development and manufacturing costs - is why it cost 30% more than other cars in the same class. This - as other Mercs after it aswell - has been aimed at a certain price point, selling price was decided before the actual car even existed... they made this as good as possible for the given amount of time and money available, this time it meant crappy quality for example on the door panels.

[@timonxDlol]

@@gaffle-411 g wagon doors are simply solid metal and heavy as fuck with old hinges

[@gaffle-411]

@@timonxDlol I’m not doubting you but you’d think with all their prideful German engineering prowess and heritage, this would be a non-issue, ESPECIALLY at $200k! 😳

[@iosgaming2824]

@@sammy4538yeah, part of the reason why are priced the way they are is because the price is a selling point itself.

[@abcdLeeXY]

Seen this car twice irl and it looks amazing. Superb road presence. Would still get the 911 if I can afford one.

[@ThDragonMachida]

saw one irl the other day too and it was soo beautiful! definitely head turner.

[@pandras8312]

Everyone says they lost the way of the SL with the new model because it's not so much a GT as a purpose-built sports car anyomre. Just to remind all of you: the original w198 300 SL was a purpose-built super sportscar, it was the brand's original intention with the SL.

[@ethenjordan2010]

Had 2 of these in the showroom. Drove one to a customer. The cars are a blast! Such a nice vehicle.

[@ezpz4659]

I LOVE MY CLS55 AMG! One of a kind car. 600hp 600+ ft lbs of torque. 200mph beast! Got her for 12.3k! Can't beat the m113k reliability

[@milli2385]

I love it. Only thing that sucks is the price and no hardtop option

[@a1phamalestud]

I wish they had a removable hardtop just like the older ones

[@snakeeyes9246]

Supposedly, the upcoming AMG GT will be based off of this SL.

[@Tritonal92]

I'd take the LC500 and save $100k... looks so much better too.

[@G0ddEityawesome]

Truer words have never been said

[@chrism869]

yeah, true, i wouldnt fully say it looks better, sl still looks great, lc500 sounds better tho

[@terryetheredge7332]

I have a 1997 mercedes benz sl500 r129 Black with beige interior, i love it, had it for 26 years and the price of them now has gone way up, I love to take it to the beach, it is a real head turner. I work on mine myself, save thousands of dollars, they are not hard to work on.

[@TheStraightPipes]

I bought one and made a video on it

[@mrdrd633]

This is the car you buy when you’re a 55 year old heart surgeon.

[@egi75]

well, I bought my SL 55 amg back when I was 35.. so your asumption is not always right ;-)

[@ramyhalilou7480]

​@@egi75well thats a sl63 . So maybe hes not wrong 🤷‍♂️

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

SL63 is a perfect all around sports car. Right up there with 911 turbo.

[@yissibiiyte]

Not really. A 911 outperforms this in every way, and is cheaper

[@HiddenWen]

With the exception of the v8 sound and perhaps the more aggressive appearance, it loses in every other way.

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

@@yissibiiyteon public roads, where these cars will mostly be driven, the performance is quite comparable.

[@jamesfilosa6277]

@@doggedlydetermined7022 Sure... but in that case the SL63 would lose to the Tesla Model 3 in start-stop traffic.

[@danielmiller9012]

@@yissibiiyte SL63 actually looks like a rare car and has better ride quality, sound, safety, and tech. fit/finish are very comparable too. Performance is VERY close on a normal road too, with yes, the 911 beating it. I see 911s EVERY day and the entry level ones are around 100k starting New SL is 25k+ more starting.

[@GreyCrowe]

Been waiting for this one. I'm a big fan of the '17-'19 monster sleeper with the la-z-boy seats

[@justinhang]

One of my dream cars. I’ve seen two of these so far in person, love love the styling

[@josebirrero]

Why would they design a second row seating that cannot be used? Wouldn't be better to have storage space?

[@j.redbeard99]

Good review, and great to see a good title and thumbnail again. 👍🏻

[@maxl9911]

Really liked the review like always, to be fair tho, I would add that they’re actually coming back to what the SL should be rather than the contrary. The SL was originally a race car. It then became a luxury gran-tourer that was really appreciated, until the 2000s where it really really became quite boring and was really dying in mercedes’s lineup in the last 5 years. With this one, they are imo making the SL a not « 70 year old with a lot of money -only » car but a serious, great GT with driver’s car characteristics that deserve the SL name. Really impressive and shows the expertise of AMG and Mercedes in making the best comprise between sport and comfort. Love mercedes so probably biased but Anywayy, cheers, keep up the good stuff 👍🏼

[@aneebaba06]

I'd take the GTC or any of the GT versions over this. But at least the looks are way better, the outgoing model were a disservice to the SL legacy. Yes old SL 500 R129 would be the dream SL. I did get to drive the 1976 SL 450 my uncle had for a long time before it was sold recently. Grew up being driven in the car by my cousins.

[@twfinc6855]

you have no idea how many people told me my 2018 SL63 was gorgeous and pictures were taken when on the highway, it was a lot sweeter in person than photos gave it credit.

[@cn5576]

Come on, it’s a great Car

[@Jo-lw5dm]

I think you guys and Doug are the only car reviewers that need to be watched. All the other ones are boring and the same and don’t give an overall overview of the car

[@nlocnil3602]

I cannot get over how beautiful this car looks. Its a 10! I'd actually get this over a Porsche

[@dgproductionsrc3760]

I saw Yuri and the Prowler driving down Bloor Street yesterday!!

[@TheStraightPipes]

That was me!

[@asapmonkey2393]

more nimble than a turbo S has to be best compliment for this car

[@The_Stanman]

They're just being fooled by quick, numb steering and overactive rear-wheel steer that give that illusion. No other reviews share that sentiment.

[@asapmonkey2393]

@@The_Stanman you may have a valid point

[@howardshafran928]

So...I am fortunate enough to own both the new SL 63 AMG and an older Porsche Turbo 911. I absolutely love Porsche and also have a Taycan Turbo which I will never part with. However, the SL 63 AMG is NOT more nimble that a Turbo, or any other Porsche. That having been said, at this stage of my life, its the SL 63 that is the car I want to drive. Both of these cars have handling, acceleration and precision which far exceeds the upper limits of what is sanely possible on American roads. So, for me, it is the comfort and related GT qualities which are paramount, and this is where the SL 63 outshines the Porsche. The MB is the superior cruiser - full stop. Panache is rather subjective - ride quality is not. MB SL 63 has both. And the car is as quiet with a soft top (if not quieter) than my hardtop Turbo 911. The soft top is that well engineered. If I was a younger man who still went to the track (Monticello mostly), it would be the Porsche all day long. But this new SL is special, not perfect, but special. It threads the needle of GT and supercar. It doesn't dominate either class, but blends these qualities perfectly. So, I would recommend the SL 63 over the Porsche for those who want great capabilities while cruising while keeping your chiropractor visits to a minimum.

[@s.evansparks8925]

Haha, I love how the subscribe button/ad popped up when the screen folded 🤣🤣👌🏽👌🏽 nicely done!! Love y’all and your channel! I like how y’all keep it fresh and relatable with your friendship vs all the million other “review” channels out there 💪🏽👍🏽🤌🏽✌🏽

[@TheStraightPipes]

Appreciate that, thank you

[@darvinmilevic7418]

That licence plate in the front should be illegal.

[@shih-hanchow8945]

Had M8 coupe and considered the SL63 as it was coming out. The dealers wanted $15,000 (US) ADM markup at the time, pass. Ended up finding 2020 AMG GTR-Pro and got that instead :)

[@Frenglish007]

Great review as usual. Being a long time MB/AMG client, I'm not quite sold on this car. I think that for a 63 it should look more agressive. The sound, well as you pointed out, 2020+ cars sound terrible now. I my opinion, two things will very much impact sales, the price is high and Trudeau's luxury tax will point people toward the used 911 Turbo market. Cheers boys!

[@philu3]

The car looks fantastic, I have no idea what your gripe is about.

[@numbereightyseven]

That shaky window gap said it all.

[@SuperJeepfreak]

I’ve actually seen quite a few where I live. The yellow is awesome! I actually think I like it more than the GTC

[@reubenbrooks959]

Been waiting on this review! Great job

[@tomokokishi3066]

Why is the license plate not in the middle?

[@izzo2271]

This is used Lamborghini Huracan money, it's not worth it

[@G0ddEityawesome]

Now the 2022 are still sitting on the lot and dealers are giving $60k discount 😂

[@satryopradana1653]

R129 still the best SL ever!!

[@mmaclemon3179]

Never thought to describe my dream car as a cockroach but I like it.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Never gonna die

[@9663mu]

Nothing like the early 2000s SL

[@ericocampo7028]

5 years from now, ALL German car manufacturers will call them "Sonnenblocker with Jakub-Yuri Effekt" on the Option Sheet and charge US500

[@philsalley3278]

What are you guys talking about. Saw this exact color combo the other day. Looks incredible. Car has a lot of road presence. I had a r129 SL500. Believe me you do not want one. Break rotors warp every 1000 miles and when I forgot to up shift out of 1st, it snapped the distributor rotor and burned up the entire exhaust system and lit the underside on fire. Beyond that, it is noisy, has a $10 radio and speakers combined.

[@vindevhunta4905]

There's still a crackling v8 Awesome car..sick paint job too But i'd rather a face-lift AMG GT coupe

[@hardcorehardo]

Let this car catch a break! It’s fast, beautiful and has a V8. I know this is not really SL ish but the alternative was no SL at all and I prefer this.

[@AlchemistFL]

Looks super sharp, I like it, but idk if I could deal with that door everyday….crazy how something so simple could make you just feel like you’re driving something cheap

[@marstralia]

This is what viewers want, honest reviews. We know you often get offered these cars from the manufacturer, so it's not easy to say you would prefer another car. Love this show. Keep it up! (Cool shots with the kids btw!)

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks we’re always honest

[@sultanniazi2394]

Kudos for keeping a simple v8. Still stuck on the older ones from the 90’s. So beautiful 😍

[@livinkold8407]

I'm BMW Fan Boy,But SL And G Class Touch My Heart !

[@tjngodfrey]

Why is nobody talking about that SMOOTH TSP transition/reveal at 13:52 with the touch screen

[@TheStraightPipes]

🔥

[@MegaRetr]

Finally a proper gauge cluster in a mercedes.

[@jimboslice1846]

very sad that they're replacing the amg gt with the SL, but saw it coming. Makes the decision to go to with a 911 much easier though!

[@danielrcoster]

The hidden subscribe banner after returning the infotainment screen to its original position was on point.

[@randomrahul5221]

That launch was smooth! ❤

[@Cinema_Lover_]

1:05 was epic 😂😂😂 There was no electricity EQS 😂😂😂

[@Nuumet]

My dream car. Has any car manufacturer had a tablet where the display turns off after a preset time. Now the tablet doesn’t shutoff, the screen just goes black that’s all.

[@koy-michaelcrooks5931]

15:55 yo creeking panels on 175,000 car is absolutely insane.

[@jadatispeter]

I like the car, but the way the license plate is mounted on the front is really ugly. Why not below the grille in the middle?

[@sbklvr]

Kudos to Mercedes for keeping rear seats. Gotta bring the dogs to the cottage..👏👏👏

[@jbekiaris7146]

Throughout history, the SL has always represented a glamorous lifestyle with its understated elegance. The car has lost all subtlety and discretion. It is the antithesis of what the SL and Mercedes-Benz used to represent, unfortunately. But it is certainly a desirable vehicle in its own right, just not one of the great SLs.

[@Malby_65]

I love the new one but it isn’t quite as special as the older one. We have a 2009 sl63 we have loved for the past few years it’s a really special car. We are about to put it up for sale and upgraded to a c63s because the new SL is too over the top for the Manitoba weather and how much we can drive it.

[@Philmoscowitz]

what's wrong with nardo grey? It looks great.

[@DisisSnake]

The last good looking SL died in 2012

[@chargersrt10]

Sick car. Sounds great. The Grey paint on every single car has turned me into a hater.

[@ew-s]

Love the jackets, are they available to the public or only through your sponsorship? For a convertible, what a weapon

[@andrelimanegreiros3266]

V8 Convertible 2 seater ( there's 4 seats but c'mon ) Can't talk trash about a car like that in this age of hybrid/electric/suv boring products.

[@newchangeunlisted_viewer5594]

I like the giant screen sometimes but i think the thing that makes it lacking is how half baked the interior is Take away the screen and you notice how the interior doesn't FEEL quite like $200k I don't doubt Mercedes quality of materials but man... 4 circle vents, evenly spaced And... Thats about it. The inside should match how good the outside looks

[@ashokathegreat4534]

I loved more that 2001 SL with the 4 round headlights and that fat wide back with the perfect rear lights

[@lukeg779]

Really like the AMG GT, bit of a shame to see it replaced by this 😢

[@SM-1010]

GT cars are coming take a look at the photo spy shots

[@sharipalikhanov9166]

I miss 6.2 natural aspirated

[@steveb8503]

It should be a crime putting a license plate in the front of this car.

[@megajoe811]

This was a dope review , the energy in this video is enjoyable

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks

[@michaelhuber3610]

I’m sorry but this is my dream car, nothing beats the crackle and pop of the amg

[@bunglerat]

I'm with Jakub. Never been a fan of soft-top convertibles. Can't wait for the coupe. 👍🏼

[@christianal-masoud4889]

The intro music is something else 🔥

[@badhobz1]

I think the LC500 convertible is better. Inside looks way more special, NA v8 sounds better too.

[@Lukas-rw7ok]

My favorite car of the year!

[@seinsmeld13]

I'll take one of these, thank you. Great review men.🥶

[@izzo2271]

Bring back the S65, I wanna buy one☹️😔

[@RedCandleWax24]

The price is the biggest challenge for this car. M8c convertible for 150k Used 911 turbo for about the same price as this.

[@Rolexenforcer]

These cars are not moving, Mercedes priced them too high and the demand is not there, my brother just picked one up fully loaded for 45k off sticker.

[@WayApp]

Fantastic video!

[@RealAvus]

$215k with the door like that. Remember people used to say Mercedes doors close like vault....

[@bobbbobb4663]

Part of that was the conical door locks. I think they switched to the bladed locks in the 90's.

[@leegoddard2618]

I agree Mercedes silver would have looked better. I like the center screen graphics.

[@robervin9107]

Jake is living his best life

[@DeeJayAdverb]

You guys read my mind with the mid 90's one....

[@bobcabot]

ja I am embarrassed as a German: that door "noise" is inacceptable!

[@borjastick]

I love it and always have loved the SL63 etc but... I think it looks odd with the roof up and at the price I think I would get one of the last tin top versions.

[@好想養一隻長頸鹿喔]

Randomly dropped the smoothest subscribe button and think we wouldn’t notice 7:00

[@TheStraightPipes]

🔥

[@takaradope]

Loved the transition to the subscribe button after folding the screen

[@yeshua.a]

My parents are literally getting one next month. this exact color and break pad color EXCEPT the seats are red.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Brake calipers* and congrats to your parents

[@bhongtastic]

That door rattle at 15:51 🙄 … on a car that costs $200K??? 🤣😂

[@chrism869]

just dont slam your god damn door and you wont notice that,

[@tommyolsen8224]

One of my dream cars ❤

[@lordsnoop623]

It is still a V8, but why does the exhaust sound weird in the moving? I like your jackets though!

[@JStryker7]

The first gen amg gt will age the best