NEW Mercedes-AMG SL55 Review: Better Than A Porsche 911?

NEW Mercedes-AMG SL55 Review: Better Than A Porsche 911? | 4K

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Жыл бұрын

Mercedes has unleashed a new version of its SL, and this time it's aimed squarely at the Porsche 911. But can this soft top AMG compete with the benchmark in the sector? Alex Legouix hops aboard to find out.
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@del1000005 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, high-performing vehicle, but the 911 is in a league of its own in my opinion.

@sixtrejody Жыл бұрын

You are correct!👍🏾

@gottliebdee263 Жыл бұрын

You driven either? The fact that a well known and respected, (by quite a few), journo should tell you something.I'll take the SL.Why? Well, (disclaimer I prefer Mercs), but.............. 99% of the time you are on a public road and can't get to really stretch a car and check it's limits, therefore you're going to spend FAR more time experiencing it's luxuries. I'll go to a track if I want thrills.

@sosakapian8428 Жыл бұрын

@@gottliebdee263 therefor u confirm what he says: in a league of its own

@lfa9329 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely right. Take a 911 Carrera 4S to the track and It's gonna have the SL 55 for breakfast.

@BenzinioB Жыл бұрын

Correct! But it really depends on what you look for. If you are on the market for a sports car - then you should be idiot to buy the SL over the 911... however, if you look for brilliant open top GT flavoured nice driving machine - there is pretty much only one choice and it is the SL. Most journalists are judging the fish for its ability to climb trees ...

@sapnupuas7271 Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't even compare them. The 911 is more focused on being sporty while the sl combines performance and luxury

@Tkcb2799 Жыл бұрын

The normal 911 has always been luxurious. Don't compare it to a gt3

@sapnupuas7271 Жыл бұрын

@@Tkcb2799 ?

@Tkcb2799 Жыл бұрын

@@sapnupuas7271 Read again.

@gold-6680 Жыл бұрын

@@sapnupuas7271 you don’t compare them because 911 is a sportscar and the sl is a grand tourer car

@lampard9512 Жыл бұрын

@@gold-6680 regular 911 is a gt car, they even have +seater for children

@19NJS71 Жыл бұрын

Sincerely I see no similarities at all with the 911.. don’t see them competing

@UTVH21 Жыл бұрын

Yeah.. its so much better.

@mntbayandaimran Жыл бұрын

Yeah honestly I see the SL competing with the 911 Targa's or GT Cabriolets and the Ferrari California's

@Tkcb2799 Жыл бұрын

You don't think there's any similiarity between this and a Porsche 911 Targa 4s?

@MAG-Crew Жыл бұрын

@@Tkcb2799 Only rear part they copy it Max they can yo look like Porsche.

@19NJS71 Жыл бұрын

@@Tkcb2799 this weights over 2000 kg.. zero similarities

@yissibiiyte Жыл бұрын

0:54 Ferdinand Porsche wasn't "sacked". He left of his own accord because he didn't like what Mercedes were doing.

@JO_Artificial Жыл бұрын

He probably knew he was going to be sacked a decided to be ahead of the his employers.

@arapaimagold8088 Жыл бұрын

And then Merc asked Porsche to build E500 for them. And Ferdinand family also ended up as the richest family in automobile industry. Greatness always starts from leaving.

@andrewstevenson6540 Жыл бұрын

As a child in the 80's I dreamt of having a 500SL and a Carrera. Unfortunately I'm still dreaming🙃

@ytwizzle Жыл бұрын

Start planning

@Bmontepeque11 Жыл бұрын

If I had the money I wouldn't even doubt going for the 911 GTS because I value fun more than luxury, but this looks so good! ❤️ Also, great review as always fron AutoTrader ❤️

@labibahmed9710 Жыл бұрын

Buy 86,miata,boxter,cayman old

@bella_testastretta Жыл бұрын

this wont age well. 911s are timeless.

@funkyhomosapien1 Жыл бұрын

Rory have a word! She didn't do a standing rev test once on this. We are interested in the noise the car makes as well 🙂

@legouix Жыл бұрын

Haha... understood ;-)

@Kmh0277 Жыл бұрын

@@legouix Don't hold back. We all expect standing rev tests and 0-60 times with launch control. It's all we know.

@antonroux6737 Жыл бұрын

actually no, the narrative style of this was primo

@Kmh0277 Жыл бұрын

@@antonroux6737 no one is denying that, we just want to hear the car’s engine before everything is electric and boring. Throw a zoom H6 in the seat next to you and run lavaliers to the engine bay and exhaust while you can.

@patrickaguidissou666 Жыл бұрын

Nice military jacket.

@somerandomfella Жыл бұрын

The current 911 is timeless. This however will outdate in a few years..

@easezgin Жыл бұрын

This will outdate much faster than the 2002 SL, which is elegant. This has too much boy-racer look at me youtuber vibe. I was shocked when I heard the exorbitant price. Rival to the 911? Peh.

@brendoncollins5887 Жыл бұрын

Rory!!!!!! where are You???

@yes8032 Жыл бұрын

@@yvrytry5rc they’re both amazing but I’m just used to hearing Rory’s voice more indeed

@MA-xo8cf Жыл бұрын

Sincerely the new 911 is unmatched , it is just in a category of its own

@zerexxx2 Жыл бұрын

The 911 is more comparable ti the gt black series no ?

@nhlakaniphoshandu8654 10 ай бұрын

Not really. Just a face lift but performance wise, all 911 are just talk. If you know your cars you wouldn't be saying this.

@mattguerra82 Жыл бұрын

What an excellent review! Alex has been a great addition to the team, well done 👏👏

@chris-vn6sw Жыл бұрын

I’d still go with a 911 ❤

@-DC- Жыл бұрын

Enjoying the calm well paced presentation, Good Review.

@creativerayn Жыл бұрын

I wish I could afford one, I find it beautiful especially the interior - I love Mercedes tech.

@jamescoleman4059 Жыл бұрын

I miss Rory 😢

@TD1237 Жыл бұрын

He's here in nearly every video lol

@madferit84 Жыл бұрын

Let’s be honest: this is clickbait. Don’t swear please. 911 is in Olympus. It’s ridiculous to even make a comparison. And this fancy big tv screen in the cockpit explains well the direction of the market. 😢😢😢😢😢

@donndee3587 Жыл бұрын

Porsche all day every day !

@rebel4792 Жыл бұрын

The reason I subbed to this channel was Rory, what’s going on? Where is he we need him back. She is okay but we need Rory back.

@user-hb6ms3mb4t Жыл бұрын

Next level commentating. The car, the lady, pure class. Thank you ❤☺️

@habsom1406 Жыл бұрын

Excellent review! But I'd still take a 911 all day long...in any variant!

@olofdaisler9121 Жыл бұрын

4s cabrio manual for me, no other vehicle offer awd+manual+convertible+4 seats.

@habsom1406 Жыл бұрын

@@olofdaisler9121 Nice choice! Roof down and that flat six whaling in your ears, pure joy!

@yes8032 Жыл бұрын

Underrated opinion: I would choose this

@tatendalesliejambwa7081 Жыл бұрын

For real you would?

@mtadc1545 Жыл бұрын

@@tatendalesliejambwa7081 I’m a 100% 911 guy, but I can see why someone would prefer this. First thing is the comfort. This would be definitely more comfortable than a 992.

@TD1237 Жыл бұрын

Same

@yes8032 Жыл бұрын

@@tatendalesliejambwa7081 yessir

@ankitshelke8637 Жыл бұрын

Post the SL with amoeba shaped headlamps, this looks like an absolute beaut. The discontinued GT came quite close to the 911 in terms of performance. With this SL and the upcoming GT, I hope Mercedes will be as formidable as the 911.

@makaw2006 Жыл бұрын

Not fan of cars attached to a tablet, exterior looks nice though. I'd either go for used AMG GT or Porsche.

@commandertopgun Жыл бұрын

Beautiful car review on the new SL, how awesome is that well done

@RavenValkyrie Жыл бұрын

The scenery is Gorgeous!

@jamiep61 Жыл бұрын

No other Car Review Channel has Filmed a Video but thank you for doing this 😊

@vexqty Жыл бұрын

Shouldnt be compared to a 911, two different cars.

@SM-1010 Жыл бұрын

New SLs are sick! They aren’t destroying all of their designs like BMW… thank god

@shaunm9928 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff Alex !!

@tommyolsen8224 Жыл бұрын

LOVE the new SL ❤️‍🔥🔥😍

@softroseforyou7457 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful car inside and out. It is luxury and performance and that is what I love about it. I think this would be good competition for the Porsche.

@dash-ryan Жыл бұрын

Being an AMG owner, I waited and waited for the new SL in the hopes of trading in. But now that it's here, available only as SL63 in Canada at an eye watering price of $212k CAD starting price, I bought a V8 C8 Corvette convertible instead at half the price and given the performance, handling and attention I've been getting, I have not regretted it since. You guys NEED to test drive the right hand drive C8, especially the Z06 and especially given Rory's propensity for American muscle. Even at UK prices, I'm willing to bet it's a worldwide bargain!

@benkrapf Жыл бұрын

VALUE PROPOSITION

@GOINFINITI Жыл бұрын

That Z06 is a work of engineering art and performance - but good luck finding one available, let alone at sticker price :)

@dash-ryan Жыл бұрын

@@GOINFINITI If you place a customer order, you'll get one at MSRP, but you'll have to wait. C8's that are over sticker are cars dealers buy for showroom stock and therefore they can charge whatever they want. They cannot do that for customer orders. That's how I got my C8 for MSRP, but I got lucky and only waited for 10 months because a tons of people jumped off the Stingray waiting list and onto the Z06 waiting list ... and are still waiting.

@pmkmedia Жыл бұрын

“When I was a young man my father took me into the city to see a matching band….” came to mind with the jacket choice, great review!

@halamadridpatriotsnationgo1057 Жыл бұрын

Since she opened up a football derby topic, I'm going to say. Mercedes Benz: Real Madrid, Manchester United, Liverpool and FC Barcelona Porsche: Atletico Madrid, Manchester City, Everton and RCD Espanyol

@septopus3516 Жыл бұрын

Where's Ro...?

@edkwon Жыл бұрын

Probably packs some of the best design elements of modern MBs, front end from an AMG GT and rear end of CLS

@shazfazal3535 Жыл бұрын

Comparing this just to 911 is like comparing the sun with the moon. Porsche is automotive geniuses. They are the Chef's Kiss.

@MDAce150 Жыл бұрын

This was a fantastic review. She has a wonderful conversational quality along with a fun, yet professional demeanor. I’m genuinely impressed by this new version of the SL and glad the 55 moniker is back. Not sure I’d take it over a GTS, but she makes it a much tougher decision.

@richardlabeja Жыл бұрын

Technically it's very difficult for a front engine car to compete with a 911 in terms of performance.

@ld9387 Жыл бұрын

I disagree. An M4/M8 or SL55/SL63 will all give a 911 Carrera a run for its money.

@richardlabeja Жыл бұрын

A base 911 maybe. But a Turbo or GT3, they would struggle, especially on a track. The 911 is so much lighter and has more traction and braking ability with the engine at the back. They are all fantastic cars though. The 911 just has the most efficient dynamics for sports driving.

@olofdaisler9121 Жыл бұрын

@@ld9387 a 510 hp M4 comp can barely keep up with a 450hp carrera 4s...

@victorhansen839 Жыл бұрын

@@olofdaisler9121 Porsche horsepower is just different. No car with around the same horsepower can compete with Porsche

@olofdaisler9121 Жыл бұрын

@@victorhansen839 maybe only corvette C8, because of the rear engine

@23kently Жыл бұрын

Excellent video!

@MaxNeal-tl9bd Жыл бұрын

It’s going to be a great car but it’s never going to unseat the GOAT 911. 🙄

@gerardfitzpatrick60 Жыл бұрын

She’s right it’s like Liverpool v everton there is no comparison 👌

@BanglawalaNeesarg Жыл бұрын

That was a good episode!

@klausnielsen7102 Жыл бұрын

All I can take away from this is the the 911 is the bench mark!

@adymatt334 Жыл бұрын

This was beautifully filmed

@chesspiece81 Жыл бұрын

No one will cross shop this and a 911. They are similar in price, and that's it. The AMG GT is more of the 911 challenger. The SL has out lived it's usefulness and really has no place in MB's lineup. Want a luxurious GT coupe? Get the S class coupe. Want a performance GT capable coupe? Get the AMG GT. What purpose does the SL really serve?

@Schervin Жыл бұрын

The S class coupe should've been called SL actually

@chesspiece81 Жыл бұрын

@Shervin I don't think the SL should exist anymore since you now have the S coupe and the AMG GT. The AMG GT is closer to the original SL than the current SL. Plus the AMG GT comes in so many different flavors and states of tune and trim the SL doesn't have a place in the market.

@ponanikhoza1934 Жыл бұрын

I remember about a decade ago with the new Aston Martin Vantage, it was dubbed a 911 beater and so was the first generation Audi R8. It saw all of them through. I suspect it won't be any different either with this new SL. I think if any one or any vehicle for that matter would want to "kill" the 911, start off by simply tainting its amazing storyline from the hearts of many a folk out there. Nevertheless, this has its own story too which is nothing short of stellar indeed. Smooth review Alex.

@mogulme6190 Жыл бұрын

The corvette is is now a legit contender

@Wafflelover344 Жыл бұрын

5:40 man, she makes that car look huge from this angle

@carspear Жыл бұрын

Very nice video!!

@gold-6680 Жыл бұрын

I believe their “response” to the 911 is the amg gt coupe, not the sl, the sl is more of a gt car, aimed at m8c

@ld9387 Жыл бұрын

But this targets the same buyer as the 911 Carrera Cabriolet. Not every Porsche buyer cares about the brand's heritage. Some just want an expensive luxury convertible.

@johnruppert5630 Жыл бұрын

I had a 2005 SL55 .. doesn’t really compete with the 911. It’s a heavy grand touring car not really a pure sports car 🤷‍♂️😢

@harrygoaz1874 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the best car videos ever!

@TeaVR 4 ай бұрын

Give all the reviews to this woman! Breath of fresh air!

@christo123 9 ай бұрын

I haven't driven the 55 but I have driven the 63 and the new 911 Carrera 4 and I must say I would take the SL63 any day of the week, unless I was tracking the car then I would take the Porsche. As a weekender or an everyday drive the SL is so so much better

@aneebaba06 Жыл бұрын

This was funny!! Thanks for this. Lol Rory, powerful, good looking Benteyga

@jamiep61 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. My favourite Convertible on sale 😊

@dhurbarajpuree2992 Жыл бұрын

Great editing

@JP-vg6te 4 ай бұрын

I pick mine up at Mercedes Benz of Ontario on Wednesday… I’m so excited since test driving it… had to have it wrapped to protect the paint… but, I’m so over the top with this brand and especially this new SL 55!!!

@lovelehstuff Жыл бұрын

This review is so Fancy it makes me feel rich lol great work Alex

@seph95 Жыл бұрын

Usually, when a title ends with a question (like this), the answer is: no. Never fails.

@andrewnosworthy2202 Жыл бұрын

You aaallmost convinced me🇯🇲...shows how great a presenter you are. Seems you watched Top Gear and thought "nah!..I could do better!"😆 Great review...but I think I'd have the GTS instead.

@jfisher0615 Жыл бұрын

Thrilled with my new 55

@md.moinulislam9467 Жыл бұрын

So elite by style and looks..... Just gorgius!

@LifeExplanatory Жыл бұрын

Good to see Alexandra on autotrader! A very engaging, well presented and entertaining video! Not to mention her pronunciation and enunciation are right on point in my opinion, I can listen to her for hours 😁🙏🏼🏎

@SamSung-qy5hj Жыл бұрын

The beauty of the cars fade to meaninglessness against her beauty and grace.

@abhirupsingh4004 Жыл бұрын

What is the group clearance on that ?

@ld9387 Жыл бұрын

I think people in the comments are forgetting that this car and the 911 Carrera Cabriolet target the same buyer. Not every Porsche buyer cares about driving dynamics and the heritage of the brand. Some just want a luxury convertible.

@Dhananjuly Жыл бұрын

Wow. What a beautiful car.

@michaellee401 Жыл бұрын

I don't think I will get any car with A/C controls on a screen😔

@peterbratu Жыл бұрын

I own an R231 SL63, fully loaded. I would pick the 911 vs the new SL any day.

@jasminderbharij5861 Жыл бұрын

Against the cabriolet Carrera 4, fair enough, since like you've mentioned they're both of a similar price. But that's where the comparison ends re the other focused Porsche models. I would buy the Merc in such a case anyway, have it tuned to 600 bhp.

@antoniovargas3028 Жыл бұрын

Bhp? British horse power?

@jasminderbharij5861 Жыл бұрын

@@antoniovargas3028 I don't know if thats a genuine question or if you're looking for a slap through your computer.

@mattflenniken3981 Жыл бұрын

Dies the 55 come in all wheel drive??

@johnsmith-vz4sk Жыл бұрын

Which part of convertible vs not is the same ?

@MRVSKIN Жыл бұрын

More of this please

@Kmh0277 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a Z4 taking on the boxster spyder. It does have tiny useless seats in the back though like the 911. I like the way it looks but I bet it feels heavy AF.

@aalsera0 4 ай бұрын

Which roads are these? Which country?

@menaseven9093 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Mercedes SL55.

@MrMESSI Жыл бұрын

Americans are confused about the football metaphor 💀

@majestic098 Ай бұрын

great car, best colour , very good video

@CrankyAsF Жыл бұрын

Not to sound sexist, so please go easy on the hate, but she is really good at reviews. I wish I could say that for many of the others.

@jagen304 Жыл бұрын

i wish my problem is which one of these cars to buy. but right now its where to get food that's cheaper. one step at time right?

@BillyBoy444 Жыл бұрын

£15, 000 will buy you an original half decent used SL 55 AMG... Why anyone would pay nearly 150k for this is beyond me 🤷‍♂️

@bigpants6121 Жыл бұрын

More importantly does the exhaust crackle pop and bang?

@davidmartin2957 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely not a chance in hell, it’s a proverbial hairdresser’s car.

@ryankeegan1542 Жыл бұрын

Niceeee plus its got 4 seats 👌 bit pricey though....

@nikolauswolff5791 Жыл бұрын

It's really naiv to compere the two cars with each other. As you can see by my avatar photo i am from Stuttgart. I know both brands very good. The SL is a luxury roadster with a good drivability. The 911 is a complete different beast. It's like a 100m runner vs a shot putter. When you steer the SL into a curve you can hear the Porsche flat 6 Boxer screaming because he disapears with a big gap.

@davidhayes4814 Жыл бұрын

Kind of agree with most of the comments so far. The 911 was and is an icon, existing in that weird stratosphere where icons are more than the sum of its parts. Nothing can compete unless it is an icon in its own right. Many cheaper cars can out-perform a new basic 911…… but they are simply trying too hard. I have one but I would rather a basic Porsche…

@UwillC Жыл бұрын

Anyone knows the exact name of this color??? It's awesome!!

@mosesmanaka8109 Жыл бұрын

Love your jacket.

@jusnass303 Жыл бұрын

Great review

@lagundafire Жыл бұрын

Love Alex. She's awesome.

@saminchowdhury3637 Жыл бұрын

Is the colour Monza Grey Magno?

@karlInSanDiego 11 ай бұрын

The name "SL" is an abbreviation of the German term "super-leicht" super light. This is consistent with Italian use of superleggara dating back to Italian coach builder Touring using alloy skin on tube space frame.

@therealkinghimself Жыл бұрын

It looks sweet

@KuahVideo 8 ай бұрын

No colourful canvas top, with matching colourful seats and seatbelts? The Germans are still not matching machinery wizardry with artistic wonders. If those mentioned parts are in brilliant colours, then the AMG SL55 will truly be THE car!

@youngprankster94 Жыл бұрын

Needed Rory to review this 🙈

@bigpants6121 Жыл бұрын

agreed.

@tatendalesliejambwa7081 Жыл бұрын

Come on guys be nice, imagine if she reads this, this how the TraderGang treats people now ?

@bigpants6121 Жыл бұрын

@@tatendalesliejambwa7081 so you want people to be quiet?

@dimuthu8888 Жыл бұрын

@@tatendalesliejambwa7081 she better read this and give it back to Rory. I'm unsubscribing

@davidbacon1899 Жыл бұрын

Rory presents best, don't want any other input. Otherwise it's just 5th Gear

@jz4780 Жыл бұрын

and you comapre it to 911 carrera 4 gts cabrio but that on all makes over 500+hp porsche really understates their hp and porsche easily does 0 100 in 3.1 sec and merc their basic 3.9 not faster times like porsche states 3.5 but 3.1 is normal on these you compare 2 different worlds that are not the competitors becase porsche right now has no competition from any1

@edjack1993 Жыл бұрын

Agree the weight seems crazy but like you say, am sure its an awesome car to drive. But rationally, I expect that if you were buying this you’d be worrying about depreciation (vs the Porsche)? That said, if you’re spending that much on a car, I guess you’ve already leaned in to depreciation 😀