Competing in the midsize convertible segment, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Convertible is a direct competitor to the Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible, the Jaguar XKR Convertible and the Audi R8 Convertible. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class starts off at an MSRP of $102,600, with a single trim in the lineup. It is offered with a 5.5L V8 engine and a 7-speed automatic transmission producing 382 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the SL-Class manages a 0-60 of 5.3 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 17 MPG.
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The only available SL 550 trim comes very well equipped with all essential features like an active suspension system, active bi-xenon headlamps, a wind deflector, heated wipers and washer nozzles, rain-sensing wipers, auto-locking interior storage bins, dual-zone automatic climate control, and many more features.
