Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 55 AMG
![]() 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 55 AMG $113,970MSRP | ![]() 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 $74,000MSRP |
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 55 AMG $113,970MSRP | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 $74,000MSRP |
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Overview | |
Years produced2003-2008 | Years produced2007-2018 |
MSRP$113,970 | MSRP$74,000 |
Average price$32,207 | Average price$13,243 |
Listings5 | Listings5 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine5.4L 493 hp V8 | Engine5.5L 382 hp V8 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower493 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower382 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City12 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway18 | MPG Highway21 |
Engine | |
Engine Name5.4L 493 hp V8 | Engine Name5.5L 382 hp V8 |
Torque516 lb-ft @ 2650 rpm | Torque391 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
Horsepower493 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower382 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City12 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway18 | MPG Highway21 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space11.2 cu ft | Cargo Space13.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4235 lbs | Curb Weight4045 lbs |
Height51.0 in | Height55.7 in |
Length178.5 in | Length193.6 in |
Width71.5 in | Width82.9 in |
Wheelbase100.8 in | Wheelbase112.4 in |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
![]() 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 55 AMG $113,970MSRP | ![]() 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 $74,000MSRP |
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 55 AMG $113,970MSRP | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 $74,000MSRP |
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Overview | ||
Years produced | 2003-2008 | 2007-2018 |
MSRP | $113,970 | $74,000 |
Average price | $32,207 | $13,243 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 5.4L 493 hp V8 | 5.5L 382 hp V8 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 4 |
Horsepower | 493 hp @ 6100 rpm | 382 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 12 | 14 |
MPG Highway | 18 | 21 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 5.4L 493 hp V8 | 5.5L 382 hp V8 |
Torque | 516 lb-ft @ 2650 rpm | 391 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
Horsepower | 493 hp @ 6100 rpm | 382 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 12 | 14 |
MPG Highway | 18 | 21 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | Standard |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 11.2 cu ft | 13.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4235 lbs | 4045 lbs |
Height | 51.0 in | 55.7 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 193.6 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 82.9 in |
Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 112.4 in |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |

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