New SL43 purchase

You need a GT type two seater? Well an SL is no use - new ones are four seaters?

I have an SLC43 AMG, unfortunately, coming from a Nissan GTR but that's another story and a big mistake. If I had it to do over again, I would definitely go for the 250D instead of any petrol model. They are great on torque and fantastic on mileage. My friend as one and the performance is almost as good as the AMG in real-world driving. Three things I don't like about the SLC, the cruise control is a stalk below the turn indicator. , the outside temperature can only be found if you have the trip menu selected, and it only has Apple car play not Android. I could get Android on it but it would cost me around £400 I'm told. I'm hoping to win the Lottery.

This video might be of interest/relevance to you.

https://youtu.be/pPrGpNocm9Q

From 8:00, the M-B CEO talks about interiors for future models.
It sounds as though the large central portrait touchscreen, might not be used again.
To me, it does seem rather too dominant, S class; C class and particularly in the SL, because the cabin is obviously smaller than the saloons.

I have been a Mercedes owner for a long time, but when I reached my 'second childhood', it was an Aston Martin Vantage for me. They are beautiful (2005 to 2018) and fantastically special 2 seater cars, but I would not say comfy GT cruisers. More a second fun car. Comfortable and luxurious yes, but primarily a sports car.

I am waiting for the next E class as a daily driver, but am hoping the straight 6 engine will continue to be offered. A 2 litre 4 cylinder engine producing 381 bhp, does makes me wonder how long that will last. 190 bhp per litre, seems a remarkably high figure !