Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 550
![]() Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 $93,675MSRP | ![]() Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 550 $112,300MSRP |
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 $93,675MSRP | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 550 $112,300MSRP |
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Overview | |
Years produced1994-2006 | Years produced2007-2016 |
MSRP$93,675 | MSRP$112,300 |
Average price$21,038 | Average price$44,280 |
Listings13 | Listings26 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine5.0L 302 hp V8 | Engine4.7L 449 hp V8 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity2 |
Horsepower302 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower449 hp @ 5250 rpm |
MPG City14 | MPG City17 |
MPG Highway22 | MPG Highway25 |
Engine | |
Engine Name | Engine Name5.5L 382 hp V8 |
Torque | Torque391 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower382 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City13 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway21 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity2 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofOptional |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space | Cargo Space11.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight4165 lbs | Curb Weight4220 lbs |
Height51.3 in | Height51.0 in |
Length176.0 in | Length178.5 in |
Width71.3 in | Width71.5 in |
Wheelbase99.0 in | Wheelbase100.8 in |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
![]() Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 $93,675MSRP | ![]() Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 550 $112,300MSRP |
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 $93,675MSRP | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 550 $112,300MSRP |
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Overview | ||
Years produced | 1994-2006 | 2007-2016 |
MSRP | $93,675 | $112,300 |
Average price | $21,038 | $44,280 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 5.0L 302 hp V8 | 4.7L 449 hp V8 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 2 |
Horsepower | 302 hp @ 5600 rpm | 449 hp @ 5250 rpm |
MPG City | 14 | 17 |
MPG Highway | 22 | 25 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 5.5L 382 hp V8 | |
Torque | 391 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | |
Horsepower | 382 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 13 | |
MPG Highway | 21 | |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | Standard |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 2 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 11.2 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 4165 lbs | 4220 lbs |
Height | 51.3 in | 51.0 in |
Length | 176.0 in | 178.5 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 71.5 in |
Wheelbase | 99.0 in | 100.8 in |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |

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