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The 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is more than just a performance dynamo; it’s an attention grabber. The car looks as good with the power-operated hardtop covering the cockpit as it does when the top is retracted. If you believe a car should signal to the world the level of your success, the SL is the perfect spokesperson.
The only reason not to like the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is the price. Don’t feel bad; well over 90 percent of the rest of us can’t afford one, either.
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Price | $11,972 | $10,541 | $11,329 | $11,144 | |
KBB.com Rating | N/A | 4.2 | 3.2 | 3.9 | |
Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.7 | |
Fuel Economy | City 14/Hwy 21/Comb 16 MPG | City 22/Hwy 28/Comb 25 MPG | City 22/Hwy 30/Comb 25 MPG | City 19/Hwy 30/Comb 23 MPG | |
Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
Horsepower | 382 @ 6000 RPM | 167 @ 7000 RPM | 200 @ 5100 RPM | 305 @ 6500 RPM | |
Engine | V8, 5.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD | RWD |