5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
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Retractable roof
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604-hp V-12 in new SL65 AMG
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493-hp V-8 in SL55 AMG
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493-hp V-12 in SL600
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Seven-speed automatic in SL500
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Active Body Control active suspension
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Acceleration
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Ride comfort
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Luxury upholstery
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Seat comfort
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Handling
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Navigation-system display
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Minimal trunk space
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Control layout
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Price
Vehicle Summary
If any top-end motorcar is worth a six-figure price, the Mercedes-Benz SL600 might be the one. The SL600 and lower-cost SL500 are similar, but the SL600 holds a V-12 while the SL500 has a V-8. Both two-seaters have a retractable hardtop. Mercedes-Benz also offers a high-performance SL55 AMG edition with a more potent V-8. An even more powerful SL65 AMG model that has a 604-horsepower V-12 has emerged for 2005. Read more
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