Overview & Reviews

The complimentary scheduled maintenance program has been dropped for 2005.

• Seductive style, quick-folding retractable hardtop, commendable performance, ride and handling.

• Heavy for a "sports car," limited cargo capacity.

User Reviews:

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  Best SL Ever - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By TWIN - February 21 - 8:43 pm

  The automatic hard top makes this car a pleasure to drive in our cold Chicago winters. No more drafty canvas tops. The car has impressive handling and an interior to die for. I can get my golf clubs in the trunk with top down unlike the Cadillac XLR. Everything about this car is refined. If I needed more speed, the SL600 does 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds; however, that would just get me in trouble. The ventilated seats and keyless go are great options. This is no doubt the finest roadster available short of the SLR.

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  Great to buy used - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By rlovelace1 - September 3 - 5:30 am

  I purchased my SL55 AMG in Feb of 2010. The bad... had to repair air suspension on front and back. The good... MB significantly reduced the cost of the repair. The excitement of most new car purchases ware off in a month or so. Not this car. I look forward to driving this car every day. Performance is very good, looks are great with top up or down. I cant belive how well it handles based on the weight being over 4,300 lbs. It goes where ever you point it with plenty of power on tap. It is a shame this care does not come with a license to speed. Pay the extra cost for the AMG. It is definately worth it.

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  SL500 convertible - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By Frank J. Fiore - June 7 - 2:46 am

  I have owned Mercedes for over 20 years and this model has got to be the best one yet. The handling is superb, along with its sleek lines. I would recommend this car to anyone who can acquire it. This is a fun car to drive and is very dependable. Both my brothers in law have also purchsed one on my recommendation.

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  SL 500 - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By F Scheckton - November 19 - 4:43 am

  Geat body style and excellent handling. It would be helpful if the trunk were an inch wider and deeper to accomodate two golf bags. Averaging 21.5 mpg. Negatives: Command system reliability. Navagation and sound system occasionally malfunctions. Sound system not up to par for a $100,000 vehicle. No fade control on sound system.

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  My SL55 - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By JackN - August 30 - 4:10 pm

  I bought this SL55 after owning a SL500. When I bought the SL500 I was in awe. It was a great car. I made a mistake one day and drove the SL55 when I stopped by the showroom to have my SL500 serviced. The difference was unbelievable..The car has the style, power and drives like no other. If anyone is looking to buy the ultimate convertible, the SL55 is it!

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  SL 500 - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By Ryan Brennan - June 26 - 6:23 am

  Truely great and stylish car! I would reccomend it to anyone looking in the $80,000 plus range. I owned a Jaguar XK8 before my SL and after having driven both I can say that the Mercedes is clearly better.

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  Fun - Attitude and Style - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By Chris45971 - February 25 - 9:30 am

  Only 650 miles thus far. Have not pushed the car any but can tell that the performance is exceptional. Cant wait to pass the break-in and really work it out. An absolute pleasure to drive.

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  You gotta get one! - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By Jefferson - October 1 - 12:33 pm

  I have had several Mercedes over the years, and this is the 2nd AMG version I have had. I originally had a CLK55 Cab and decided to trade it in on an SL500. I soon was dissapointed at the performance of the standard SL500 and within a week traded my 04 SL500 for an 05 SL55. This by far is the best car I have owned. I love the looks on my friends faces who drive 360 Ferraris when I out accelerate and out drive them in the canyons.

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  Your Personal Adrenalin Pump - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By Mpyles - September 20 - 10:26 pm

  I wish it were 800 pounds lighter and $30K cheaper. But mostly I wish this car had been on the market when I lived in the rolling hills of Connecticut instead of downtown Chicago. My biggest problem with it has been the urge to rise at 5:00 a.m. on weekends to find a clear roadway worthy of its capabilities. Cars (and Ive had a lot of them) just dont get any more fun than this one. A few -- very few -- beat it in handling or acceleration, but none beats it in cool quotient when you factor in the hard drop top which looks as good up as down. Porsches are Mozart. Bimmers are Mahler. This car is Beethovens 9th.

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  I Love Mine - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By Jennifer B - May 27 - 4:30 am

  I love my SL500. The performance is great and the style is very eye catching. I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it! Its fun and comfortable to drive. I dont like the fact that the tires cant be rotated. (the front are smaller than the back and they are also directional) I feel like the navigation CDs are lacking (my hometown is not even on them) So I feel like that was money wasted. However, overall I still Love My SL!