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2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550

Vehicle Description

Body Style:

Convertible

Engine Description:

Gas V8 5.5L/333

Vehicle Condition:

New

Transmission:

Automatic

Mileage:

31

Vehicle Identification Number:

MSL5502

Average Rating:

Stock Number:

MSL5502

Revision Date:

November 20, 2009

Features

2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Review Maybe it\'s a good thing the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL has changed. The understated and even slightly effeminate lines of the outgoing SL have been given a dramatic overhaul. The new nose is more aggressive and masculine, even strident. In ushering in this change, Mercedes is trying to blend styling cues from its current lineup note the similarity of the new headlamps to those of the CLS and S-Class with homage to the SL\'s past. Although the technical changes to the new 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL are modest, the aesthetic revisions are sufficient for Mercedes to present it as a new model. The latest SL might lack the simple, graceful elegance of its illustrious predecessors from the 1950s and \'60s, but this convincing presentation should ensure this car\'s continued success. What\'s New A few style points on the new 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL are the bold, six-point radiator grille that recalls the SLs of the 1960s and \'70s, and the sexy power domes in the hood which hint at the original 300SL of the 1950s. At the rear, a new aero diffuser beneath the bumper emphasizes the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL\'s sporting credentials, although its functional benefits are questionable. Some of the detailing, such as the gill-style air intakes in the front fenders, seems a little contrived, but there can be no denying that the new SL now has more visual presence than before. The changes to the interior of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL are minimal to say the least. The new instrument dials and three-spoke steering wheel both hint at the SLR, and there\'s a new hard-disk satellite navigation system with sufficient capacity for music storage. Mercedes has also introduced a version of the Airscarf system pioneered by the SLK, and now the heating elements and fans are incorporated into the seat\'s head restraints, producing a flow of hot air around your head and neck. Summary The most interesting change to the SL is the introduction of new power-assisted variable-ratio steering. The ratio of the steering rack quickens as you dial in more steering lock, increasingly sharply at angles above 5 degrees. In theory, this new system combines improved straight-line stability with quicker response when the road starts to twist. \"The car feels much lighter, agile and sporting, \" Dierks tells us. As before, the power-assist changes according to road speed and works in conjunction with the SL\'s active body control.

Woodgrain Interior Trim, Electrochromic rearview mirror, Mirror Memory, Driver Lumbar, Passenger Lumbar, Seat Memory, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, Emergency Trunk Release, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Trip Computer, Universal Garage Door Opener, Wireless Cell Phone Hookup, Telematics, Electronic Stability Control, Brake Assist, DVD Player, Hard Disk Drive, Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch, Side Air Bag, Side Head Air Bag, Climate Control, Dual Zone A/C, AM/FM Stereo, CD Changer, CD Player, 4-Wheel ABS, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, Cruise Control, Rear Defrost, Rear Wheel Drive, Daytime Running Lights, Keyless Entry, Power Door Locks, Heated Mirrors, Power Driver Mirror, Navigation System, Power Driver Seat, Power Passenger Seat, Leather Seats, Power Steering, Adjustable Steering Wheel, Tires - Front Performance, Tires - Rear Performance, Compact Spare Tire, Traction Control, Aluminum Wheels, Power Windows, Intermittent Wipers, Premium Sound System, Convertible Hardtop, Air Suspension, Rollover Protection System, Satellite Radio, MP3 Player, Fog Lamps, Power Passenger Mirror, Heated Exterior Driver Mirror, Heated Exterior Passenger Mirror, Heated Driver Seat, Heated Passenger Seat, Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers, Rain Sensing Wipers, Steering Wheel Controls, Vehicle Anti-Theft System