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2005 Mercedes SL Class Trim Comparisons
Individual reviews have their uses, but nothing reveals a car’s pros and cons like
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cold, hard scrutiny. With our 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class comparison tool you can see for yourself how any two or three models measure up against this vehicle in body dimensions, horsepower, fuel economy, equipment, pricing, you name it. Our user-friendly format should make differences easy to spot.
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Year
2005
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL-Class
Trim
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Roadster
- SL500 RWD V8
- SL55 AMG RWD V8
- SL600 RWD V12
- SL65 AMG RWD V12
General Pricing
General Pricing
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL600
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL65 AMG
MSRP
$91,300.00
$123,300.00
$129,400.00
$182,100.00
Destination
$720.00
$720.00
$720.00
$720.00
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Engines & Power
Engines & Power
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL600
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL65 AMG
Standard Engine
5L 302hp V8
5.4L 493hp V8
5.5L 493hp V12
6L 604hp V12
Horsepower
302 @ 5600 RPM
493 @ 6100 RPM
493 @ 5000 RPM
604 @ 5500 RPM
Torque
339 @ 2700 RPM
516 @ 2750 RPM
590 @ 1800 RPM
738 @ 2000 RPM
Valves
3
3
3
3
Displacement (cc)
4966
5439
5513
5980
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.8 X 3.3
3.8 X 3.6
3.2 X 3.4
3.3 X 3.7
Compression Ratio
10:1
9:1
9:1
9:1
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL600
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL65 AMG
City (mpg)
16
14
13
12
Highway (mpg)
23
20
19
19
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL600
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL65 AMG
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
4065.3
4318.9
4429.1
4563.6
Wheelbase (in.)
100.8
100.8
100.8
100.8
Length (in.)
178.5
178.5
178.5
178.5
Width (in.)
72
72
72
72
Height (in.)
51
51
51
51.1
Track Front (in.)
61.4
61.8
61.4
61.8
Track Rear (in.)
60.5
61.1
60.5
61.1
Ground Clearance (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL600
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL65 AMG
Standard Seating
2
2
2
2
Front Headroom (in.)
37.7
37.7
37.7
37.7
Rear Headroom (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Front Legroom (in.)
42.9
42.9
42.9
42.9
Rear Legroom (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
54
54
54
54
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Front Hip Room (in.)
53.9
53.9
53.9
53.9
Rear Hip Room (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Payload & Towing
Payload & Towing
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL600
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL65 AMG
Passenger Volum (cu. ft.)
57.8
57.8
57.8
57.8
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL600
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL65 AMG
Front Suspension
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
Rear Suspension
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
Tires
255/40R18
255/40R18
255/40R18
255/35R19
Anti-Theft & Locks
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL600
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL65 AMG
Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
Braking & Traction
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL600
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL65 AMG
4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
N/A
N/A
N/A
Std.
Vehicle Stability Control System
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL600
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL65 AMG
Radio
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
CD Player
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
CD Changer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Interior
Interior
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL600
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL65 AMG
Cruise Control
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL600
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL65 AMG
Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Safety
Safety
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL600
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL65 AMG
Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seats
Seats
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL600
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL65 AMG
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Roof
Roof
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL600
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL65 AMG
Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL600
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL65 AMG
Power Windows
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
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