Another thing that makes SLS crowned one of the best is the latest engine generation is phenomenal AMG 6.3 liter V8 engine that is able to refine the acceleration 0 to 100 km in just 3.8 seconds. SLS AMG Gullwing actually take from 300 SL designed by Gorden Wagener. As a roadster, this car has a long bonnet that caused the driver's position is close to the rear axle. As a true roadster, the roof can be opened not only at the time tha car is stationary, nor even the state of motion SLS can open the roof at a maximum speed of 50 km/hour. Latest design of active suspension system AMG is able to adjust when the roof opening process takes place at those speeds in order to remain dynamic and stable. AMG drive unit which currently has three modes, comfort, sport and sport plus.

New feature not shared by other roadster is the AMG Performance Media, a unique feature that pretty capable multimedia information displays acceleration, various information and engine data or lap time is taken whe the race "SLS AMG is a dream sports car from Mercedes Benz that is designed to meet the desire for a true roadster driving style" said Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the board of management of Daimler AG and CEO of Mercedes Benz Cars. "the weight of a lightweight car, exceptional performance and a combination of technology and driving pleasure makes the SLS AMG is so perfect" he added. For the size of a supercar, SLS AMG ratio has a fairly efficient use of fuel which requires 13.2 liters for a distance of 100 km. Remember this is 6.3 liters V8 engine. The content of CO was also fairly good 308 g/km. This is because the new design of catalytic converter with Euro 5 standards and future standards such as LEV2 and ULEV. Compensate for the dynamic exterior look, the interior was adapted from a fighter plane began to shape the dashboard, the panel clustering functions and other features take inspiration from the wings and air vents. Finishing and materials take quality ingredients whose production is very limited it also makes the value of different SLS. The climax was filmed multimedia features Bang and Olufsen makes it so fun SLS AMG from the main unit, speakers and processor all in a special design AMG power amplifier for subwoofer have powered original 250 watt.