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2017 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 consumer reviews

$110,800 starting MSRP
side view of 2017 SL 550 Mercedes-Benz
(30 reviews)
93% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.2
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.6
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Great car! But some issues to know.

I have 2017 sl550. After purchase, the HK sound system has no fader. So all the music comes through the front speakers and the back speakers seem just for show. Brought it back to the MB dealer and was told the back speakers are functioning exactly how they should and there is nothing that can be done. although the service rep agreed it sucks! Also be aware that a lot of theses cars do not have run flats or a spare tire. MB only provides a can of Fix a flat. So when you get a flat tire, expect to call a flat bed truck. MB really needs to fix these 2 main issues and make the car 4matic. Also a heads up display will be nice for this car costing $120,000 +.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Beautiful Luxury Vehicle

This car has all the bells and whistles and more features than we ever expected. It rides so smooth I can't hear it running, AMAZING.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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not reliable at all...waste of money

when one things goes wrong...its like a chain effect...other things line up one after another....ot cost more to fix the car then to own it for 10 years. if you keep it that long

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Fantastic Car

This is my fourth Mercedes; I own two concurrently. The GLS450 is my work horse/daily driver. The SL550 is the toy. Both cars are classy, totally comfortable and make me work harder in my business so as to purchase my next.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Breathtaking Piece of Machine

True roadster with unmatched style and luxury. Love the sound of the exhaust system and the retractable hardtop. The seats follow the shape of your body when the vehicle makes sharp turns. There are several types of seat massages available.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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What A Please To Own

There's nothing like a Real 2-Door roadster, Mercedes Benz Is By Far At the TOP Of The List! It Rides Like A Dream With The Power Of Lightning!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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A terrific car and a head turner

Just a classic you get more than what you pay for! It represents Mercedes heritage at its finest and stands apart from the sea of swoopy vehicles

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I ever owned

This car is great, superb comfort, head turner, virtually maintained free fun to drive, beautifully designed will always stay with the brand and this model.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Mercedes SL500

Great car lots of horsepower and looks. Handles like a champ, although could use a bit more trunk space for the golf clubs. Otherwise happy with purchase

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Mercedes Benz SL 550

Drove the SL 550 and it was excellent vehicle and a fun car to drive within the city and the highway. Like so many SL series, it was far better at going fast in a straight line and curved one. There were lots of improvement in the car than previous SL and a more aggressive front and better stability control system on this sport car. My hope is to soon have one and happy to write this review.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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