2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $91,300 -$182,100
- Invoice: $84,909 -$169,353
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. See if the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | SL500 |
| Arrival Date: | 06/30/2005 |
| Engine: | sohc V8 |
| Bodystyle | 2-door convertible |
| Transmission: | 7-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 89,900 |
| Price as Tested: | 91,920 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 6083 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 7059 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 976 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 52.421 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 18.62 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Kirk Bell
The SL500 is an excellent, precise machine. The hardtop works like a charm, the ride is luxury sedanlike, and the looks are to die for. But $92K just seems too steep. For $65 or $70K, this would be a great deal.
Mark Bilek
The SL doesn't feel like a sporty roadster, more like a touring convertible. In that mission, it fulfills its role quite well.
Tom Appel
You buy a car like this because you can, not because it makes sense. If I were blowing the kid's college fund, I'd waste it on the more engaging Audi S4 Cabriolet, and spend the change on gas.
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