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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  Waste your $100K on something else - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By DRJ - January 26 - 11:33 am

  This is a beautiful car to look at and thats about it. I sold a 911 and bought a new 05 SL500 six months ago. I have owned many cars and the SL ranks amongst the least fun to drive. It is also not a well-built vehicle. All the stuff you read about Mercedes Benz being unreliable is true. The roof has been rattling since day one and the dealer has not been able to fix it yet. The engine sounds like a diesel under 40 mph, apparently they all sound like this. The 7-speed transmission is not very smooth and affects the cars performance. The A/C blows cold air all the time. Radio and other instrument controls are poorly designed and hard to figure out. It only has 10 FM presets.

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  SL600 - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By Bernie Doran - November 17 - 12:46 pm

  This is a great car and my second SL, the other is an 1994 SL500 and it is also a great car. the difference in eleven years is astounding. the 05 has every available option except heated steering wheel, it was a CA car. amazed at the MPG on freeway, went to Cleveland a week ago, about 100 mi with 90 on I71, the goofy thing indicated 24.6 MPG!! used the distronic, I thought that would be joke, nope, it is great touched the brake/throttle once in 90 freeway miles. speed was set at 70(this is Ohio)we have a unique way of collecting road tax here. The push in the seat is addictive, another 100 hp would not make much difference, would be interesting to see another 400 hp.

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  Nice Ride, but then again it should be - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By orangele - November 3 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car for the styling, and it is a beautiful and sexy car. After driving it the past three weeks, I am happy with the overall features, comfort, and performance. It is not an economy car obviously, so plan on spending some gas money. Also the teleaid system seems pretty pricey ($260 a year, plus minute usage fees) for emergencies in which the air bags deploy, or for a concierge service.

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  BUY IT! - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By ROBNIC - August 9 - 10:00 am

  BEST CAR YOU WILL EVER OWN. I OWNED CORVETTES IN THE PAST UP UNTIL 2004 WHEN I BOUGHT MY SL500. I KNOW ITS TWICE THE PRICE BUT ITS THREE TIMES THE QUALITY. BASE ENGINE IS QUICK BUT IF YOU WANT ALL OUT PERFORMANCE BUY THE SL600.

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  The Best - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By John - July 5 - 10:30 am

  Truly fabulous automobile. With the top down it is awesome! There is no other convertible that I would consider in this price range.

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  500SL Review - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By Thomas Fillingim - April 11 - 12:50 pm

  After owning 2 other 500SLs, I can say that Mercedes finally got it right. The balance between luxury and sport is magnificent. I do not feel like Im riding on a truck chassis in the 2005 model. In the previous SLs I did. This car is luxury. Comfortable, yet very tight in terms of handling. It truly hugs the road while giving the feeling of being in a luxury automobile. The interior and exterior lines of the vehicle are very well thought out. It is a very classy automobile.

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  love my car - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By kay1985 - March 28 - 10:00 am

  I was given my car as a HS grad gift. I am going to college now and it just so happens that I got a great garage park so I do not have to worry about my "baby"! Always cranks on 1st try , even if Ive been cramming for exams and have not driven it for a day or two. I dont mind the looks either!

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  nice - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By sheemy - November 21 - 10:00 am

  this is actually my favorite car now. i think many people love this car to as much as i do. it is nice comfortable and worth it.

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  SL55 - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By Don Sowers - November 18 - 1:53 pm

  Great car. Navigation should be DVD not CD based. Performance is exceptional for a luxury car. Would definitely recommend this car. Tire monitor warning system saved me twice before tire went completely flat. Important since no spare tire was supplied.Hard top convertible great improvement over my SL600 removable hard top. Keyless entry and start another of this cars great options. This car will not go at all in ice or snow. Cant wait to try the new SL65 or SLR.

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  I love this car! - 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By dberry7578 - October 22 - 12:30 pm

  This is a awesome straight line monster. My wife and I love taking I- 95 and heading to Miami for any reason. The ability to pass anything at anytime is unbelievable. If you want a luxury performance vehicle, you cant beat the quality of the ride at the speeds of the best racing cars in the world.