The SL is an elegant luxury sports car with well-balanced proportions: the long bonnet gives way to a passenger compartment that is rather set back, while a wide rear end provides the finishing touch. A handful of elaborately styled lines define the sculpted yet calm surfaces of the flanks. Fine materials distinguish the style and character of the interior: generously integrated wood trim extends from the centre console across the dashboard into the doors, creating a pleasant wrap-around effect for the passengers.