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2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 Roadster

The 2008 SL-Class SL550 Roadster is not for the budget-minded buyer with a retail price of $95,300.00 but you usually have to pay more for pure excellence. Gas mileage might also be an important consideration and the SL-Class gets an average 21 miles per gallon on the highway and 14 miles per gallon in the city.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
MSRP Range:$95,300 - $95,900  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Engines: 5.5L V8
Transmissions: 7 Speed Semi-Automatic
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive
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SL-Class SL550 Roadster Pricing

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Packages MSRP Invoice
318 Trim Package $1,490 Get Price
321 AMG Sport Package $5,460 Get Price
P01 P1 Package $3,170 Get Price
Options MSRP Invoice
219 Distronic $2,200 Get Price
220 Parktronic $1,130 Get Price
396 Voice Control $510 Get Price

SL-Class SL550 Roadster Specs

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5,461 cc 5.5 liters V 8 front engine with 98.0 mm bore, 90.5 mm stroke, 10.7 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder engine code
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Premium unleaded fuel 91
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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21.1 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 17.6
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Power: 285 kW , 382 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 391 ft lb , 530 Nm @ 2,800 rpm

SL-Class Crash Ratings (base trim)

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Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Not Tested Front Occupant Not Tested
Passenger's Side Not Tested Rear Occupant Not Tested