Overview & Reviews

In addition to more powerful engines, slightly quicker steering and various styling tweaks (that include a revised grille, front airdam and taillights), the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class lineup is graced with the introduction of a 50th Anniversary Edition SL550 to celebrate five decades of this classy roadster.

• Heavy for a "sports car," fussy audio and navigation controls, limited cargo capacity.

User Reviews:

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  Overall- great luxury sports/touring car - 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By EWilliams - December 23 - 10:43 pm

  Overall a great luxury sports/touring car. Due to its active suspension (ABC) it can cruise like a S-class but it stiffens up for almost no lean in the fun twistees and corners-Amazing! The transmission senses when you need punch and adjusts to your driving style by the second-a great feature since your driving reactions can be so dynamic in todays crazy traffic. You can adjust the way the car handles from comfort to sport (including ride height) with a push of a button.

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  $110,000 LEMON - 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By ratanlal - November 1 - 5:26 pm

  New car stalled 4 times. After pulling over and waiting for a few minutes car would start up again. Took it every time to a dealer. No problem found. I hear grinding sound, Dealer says normal. never heard that in any of my 20 other cars I have bought before. Soon as warranty expired, there was a problem. During test Dealer claimed that the Compression cable broke. Cost $2000+. I still hear noise and (sometimes) gears shift at a very high RPM. Went to get Smog test. They said they could not get steady RPM of 2800 to perform the test. This week the door handle broke. Cost $500. I would say that MBZ has VERY POOR QUALITY. Buying MBZ 1984-2007. NEVER AGAIN.

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  None better, except for maybe the SL55 - 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By tomd - August 22 - 10:46 pm

  Driving doesnt get any better than this. The new SL550 is markedly better than the car it replaced (the SL500). Ive owned 2003, and 2005, SLs and the 2007 is a much better performing car

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  2007 SL550 - 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By Mike_L - March 16 - 2:33 pm

  This is my first SL and I love it. The car moves like its connected directly to my brain. Steering is smooth and responsive. The engine and tranmission deliver loads of power, and braking is firm but well controlled. When you add in the superb fit and finish of the car, the amazing hardtop convertible, some of the sweetest exterior looks on the road, and this car is just fun to drive. Sure, there are a couple of things that could have been designed better, but they really arent bad they way they are now.

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  Fun Fancy and Frivolous - 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By orangele - January 30 - 2:36 pm

  This is my third SL-class car I have owned in the past 3 years. I would have never gotten an SL55 except for the large price mark-down from the sticker since this is a lease return. This car obviously has the most power (510 hp), and thus the first time I floored the pedal, I said "WOW." This car does move. The motorized hard top is definitely cool, and makes the car versatile. It is also luxurious inside. Finally this car is expensive. Thus fun, fancy and frivolous.

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  Great Car - 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By carnut100 - December 17 - 11:30 pm

  This is also my 3rd SL of this series (prev 04 and 06). Tried to swith to either XKR or 650. Just not comparable. Love the improved handling, firmer brakes and increased power. Quality still perfect. Note to other buyers. Make sure you get the Michelin Tires (versus Continentals). Better ride.

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  They Made It Even Better - 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By TS - November 3 - 5:16 pm

  The addition of 50 HP has made a huge difference in this car. I owned an 05 SL500, and the second you touch the gas pedal, you can feel the difference. This car moves, and handles perfectly. There have been slight alterations in the body style -- mostly to the front grill -- and the interior feels roomier. It remains a car for the ages.

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  It doesnt get any better than this - 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By Jake - September 4 - 7:33 am

  This is the best roadster I have ever driven. Ive owned Lexus, Corvette, NSX, BMW, and most recently the 07 Jaguar. The SL 550 is vastly superior to them all. The SL has an incredible combination of sport and luxury. The interior is as nice or nicer than anything out there. The car handles superbly, and yet still has a very comfortable ride. The seats are among the best Ive ever seen. You can easily drive all day without killing your back. The only drawbacks to the SL are the price, poor mileage, and, inexcusably, a very mediocre stereo and outdated NAV. But the superior driving experience more than compensates for these shortfalls. Drive one, its worth the money.

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  A Dream come true - 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By Don Theriault - May 27 - 4:16 am

  I had a Lexus SC430 leased for the last 4 years and I had been looking for a relacement. The Lexus was my first experience with a Non North American car. It was fun for a long time but did not give me the real sports car feeling. My Silver/red int. SL550 with AMG sport pack, and Pan Roof is a dream. Great power, very responsive, performance and handling is superior. The gas mileage is about the same as the SC430, but I have almost 100 more HP, much better handling and its more fun to drive. I had tried the Jag, the BMW 6 and the Porsche but settled on the SL550. After 4 months I know I made the right decision.

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  Stealth Race Car - 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  By mike - January 27 - 2:26 pm

  The 07 SL 55 has subtle but great improvements over prior model years. The paddle shift is much better than the button set up on the prior AMG. The ride with 19 inch rims is very smooth for a performance car. Best of all it is somewhat stealth, at least here in So Cal as there are so many SLs running around. My only disappointment is that the navi is still somewhat behind that of Acura and the sound system is good but not great. In a $130 K car you would think the sound system would be as good as the exhaust "sound". All in all this is a dream car and feel lucky to own one. Prior car was an 02 E55 and still love it but not a much as this SL 55 Duh!!