2007 Mercedes Benz sl550

Robert Farago

Specs

Rating 6 /// Damage $95,575 and way up
Power/// 382hp, 391 lb.-ft.
0-60 /// 5.3 seconds
Top Speed/// 155mph (electronically limited)
Gas Cash/// 14 city, 22 hwy
Miles Driven/// 267

Interior The roadster’s crib is so dark and serious you expect to hear German oompah music when you press “start” on the end of the shift knob (which is as good as it gets). Still, there’s lots of long distance comfort.stars.

Exterior The SL550’s sheetmetal joins class and money in holy matrimony. Hardtop up or top down, it’s one of those rare, drop-dead gorgeous vehicles where you wouldn’t mess with a single line or solitary detail. It’s the best-looking Merc on Earth.

Floss Factor Major flossage is a given. If you want to lose the chick car thing, go for black.

Flaw Factor The radio is nothing special. Driving a cool convertible without killer tunes is like drinking fine wine from a Dixie Cup.

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