Reviewers from Motor Trend describe it as "tail-happy," noting it requires fast hands to catch when the rear end slides, especially with traction control off.
Critics from Autocar found the interior build quality excellent but "oddly ordinary," using some switchgear shared with the standard C-Class of the era. Mercedes SLS AMG v 1.0
Thanks to its transaxle layout (engine up front, gearbox at the rear), it achieves a near 50/50 weight distribution, making it surprisingly agile for a car of its size. The Ownership Experience Reviewers from Motor Trend describe it as "tail-happy,"