Mercedes-Benz SL550 Overview

The SL550 is the base model within a Mercedes-Benz line of large luxury supersport roadsters that also includes the SL63 AMG and SL65 AMG. Offered in a single, extremely well equipped trim level, the SL550 is powered by a 5.5-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 making 382 hp and 391 lb-ft. of torque and mated to a 7-speed automatic with paddle shifters. At $102,6000 the German performance machine shouldn't cut any corners when it comes to interior luxury, and the SL550 delivers.

Standard features include leather and wood trim for the dash, doors and center console to go with 12-way power adjustable heated leather seats with memory settings for 3 drivers. As for technology, a standard 510-watt, 10-speaker harmon/kardon LOGIC7 surround sound stereo system joins hard-drive based voice-activated navigation and the subscription-based Mbrace telecommunications and concierge service. Fuel economy won't win any awards at 14 city/22 highway mpg.