2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Review

Name: 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Review
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
Price: 18015 USD
Rating: 4.7 (76 reviews)

2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible

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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class model years

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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class types

Convertible
SL55 AMG
SL65 AMG

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Pros

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

Cons

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

What’s new

The complimentary scheduled maintenance program has been dropped for 2005.

Edmunds says

Between its elegant styling, impressive performance and cutting-edge technology, the SL roadster still reigns as the quintessential luxury drop top.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 7A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$324/mo

$179/mo

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Great to buy used

rlovelace1, 06/17/2011

2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)

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 can't belive how well it handles …

Beautiful car flawed by engine noise

JohnDP, 10/23/2004

2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 7A)

Probably the best-looking car Mercedes has ever made. The retractable hardtop is fabulous and should be copied by all convertible car makers. It is however seriously marred by two major flaws. The engine pings as if it is running on low-octane gas all the time. (I use 91 ). Going uphill with a passenger it sounds like diesel sometimes. For a car this expensive, it …

SL 500

F Scheckton, 01/28/2006

2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 7A)

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.

Love It!!!

ChitownSL55, 12/31/2009

2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)

I bought this car because I wanted a toy. Something to drive on nice days with the top down. The car is beautiful. People stop me all the time to tell me what a nice car it is. It looks great weather the top is up or down. I don't really get to open it up because here in Chicago there is always too much traffic but I have driven it late at night and the car is a rocket. It sounds great …

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2005 SL-Class Highlights

Type:

Convertible

Trim:

SL500

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$91,300
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	17 MPG
Cost to Drive	$324/month
Seating	2 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	10.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the SL-Class include:

Alarm
Stability Control

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2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 7A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 7A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.

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Great to buy used

Beautiful car flawed by engine noise

SL 500

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 7A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}