2008 Mercedes-Benz SL

#2

in Super Luxury Sports Cars

Based on analysis of 31 SL reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $95,300 - $187,200
Invoice: $88,629 - $174,096
MPG: 14 City / 21 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores
Overall:9.0
Performance:8.6
Exterior:9.3
Interior:8.1
Safety:NA
Reliability:9.0

2008 Mercedes-Benz SL SL55: SL55 [ See specs for other models ]

Body Style

Convertible

Engine

  • Gas V8 5.5L/332
  • 5-Speed A/T (Standard)
  • 12 mpg city / 17 mpg hwy

2008 Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 Safety Features and Specifications

Air Bag

Driver - Front Standard
Passenger - Switch (On/Off) Standard
Passenger - Front Standard
Side - Body Front Standard

Brakes

ABS - 4 Wheel Standard

Lights

Fog Lamps - Front Standard
Headlights - Auto off Standard
Headlights - Auto on Standard
Headlights - Daytime Running lights Standard
Headlights - High Intensity Discharge Standard

Misc.

Traction Control Standard
Parking Aid Optional
Trunk Emergency Release Standard
Engine Immobilizer/Vehicle Ant-Theft System Standard
Locks - Pwr Standard

2008 Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 Performance Features and Specifications

Engine

Displacement 5.5L/332
Engine Type 8 Cylinder Engine (Standard) , Supercharged (Standard)

Fuel

Fuel Type Gasoline Fuel (Standard)

Chassis

Drivetrain Type Rear Wheel Drive (Standard)
Transmission Type Auto Transmission w/Manual Override (Standard) , 5-Speed A/T (Standard) , M/T (Standard)
Suspension Type Air Suspension (Standard)

2008 Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 Interior Features and Specifications

Features

Air Conditioning - Auto Climate Control Standard
Steering Wheel Leather Wrapped Standard
Cruise Control Standard
Passenger Capacity 2

Audio

CD Changer Standard
CD Player Standard
MP3 Player Standard
Satellite Radio Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard

Seats

Leather Standard
Heated Driver Standard
Heated Passenger Standard
Memory Standard
Pwr Driver Standard
Pwr Passenger Standard
Front Bucket Standard

Technology

Communications - Onboard Hands Free Standard
Telephone - Hands Free Wireless Connection Standard
Navigation System Standard
Trip Computer Standard

Mirrors/Windows

Defogger Rear Window Standard
Electrochromic Rearview Standard

2008 Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 Exterior Features and Specifications

General

Base Curb Weight (lbs) 4365
Length, Overall (in) 178.5
Min Ground Clearance (in) - TBD -
Keyless Entry Remote Standard
Wipers - Rain Sensing Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener Standard

Roof

Convertible hardtop Standard
Generic Sun/Moon Optional
Panoramic Optional
Sun-Shield Optional

Mirrors

Heated Driver Standard
Heated Exterior Standard
Passenger Standard
Memory Standard

Wheels

Tires Tires - Front Performance (Standard) , Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Standard) , Tires - Rear Performance (Standard) , Compact Spare Tire (Standard) , Full Size Spare Tire (Standard)
Wheels Aluminum Wheels (Standard) , Chrome Wheels (Standard)