2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 550

Specifications, live market data, colors, and factory features.

28 for sale right now

$7,857 – $24,995

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Specifications

382

Horsepower

391

lb-ft Torque

MPG Combined

Seats

$95k

Base MSRP

Performance

Engine: 5.5L V-Shaped
Horsepower: 382 hp
Torque: 391 lb-ft
Transmission: 7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: RWD

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel: Gasoline
MPG City: 14 mpg
MPG Highway: 21 mpg
MPG Combined: 16 mpg
Fuel Tank: 21.1 gal

Dimensions

Length: 178.5″
Width: 71.5″
Height: 51″
Wheelbase: 100.8″
Curb Weight: 4,220 lbs
Cargo Volume: 10.2 cu ft

Body & Practicality

Body Style: Convertible
Doors: 2
Seating: 2
Base MSRP: $95,300

Colors

Factory colors on 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 550s for sale now.

Exterior

Black4
White3
Iridium Silver Metallic(silver)2
Diamond Silver Metallic(silver)1
Storm Red Metallic(gray)1
Alabaster White(white)1
designo Mystic White(white)1
Gray1
Blue1
WHITE1

Interior

Tan(brown)3
Black3
Beige(brown)3
Ash(gray)1
Stone(gray)1
Stone Premium Leather1
Porcelain(brown)1
Sand(brown)1
Gray1
Cream(white)1

Live Market Data

Computed from active 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 550 listings nationwide, updated continuously.

For sale now28

Median price$15,542

Average price$16,118

Price range$7,857 – $24,995

Median vs. MSRP−$79,758

Avg. days on market58

Avg. mileage73,685 mi

New / Used0 / 28

Price Distribution

Price vs. Mileage

Latest SL 550 Listings

The newest 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 550s on the market.

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Used 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

SL 550

$12,900

98,990 mi

Est. $197/mo*

4 days at this dealer

BlueBrown

Emblem Pre-owned

Madison, WI

Used 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

SL 550

$19,348

43,172 mi

Est. $289/mo*

4 days at this dealer

SilverBlack

Ganley Chevrolet of Aurora

Aurora, OH

Used 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

SL 550

$18,300

71,700 mi

Est. $274/mo*

5 days at this dealer

WhiteAsh

Mercedes-Benz of Catonsville

Catonsville, MD

Used 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

SL 550

$14,995

62,391 mi

Est. $227/mo*

7 days at this dealer

WhiteTan

DFW Auto Bahn

Fort Worth, TX

Used 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

SL 550

$23,514

48,976 mi

Est. $348/mo*

11 days at this dealer

SilverStone

iCars Chicago

Skokie, IL

Used 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

SL 550

$17,308

89,033 mi

Est. $260/mo*

13 days at this dealer

RedGray

Franks Chevrolet GMC

Kosciusko, MS

Used 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

SL 550

$17,995

73,000 mi

Est. $270/mo*

13 days at this dealer

GrayStone Premium Leather

Jacobs Auto Sales LLC

Spencerport, NY

Used 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

SL 550

$12,945

73,587 mi

Est. $198/mo*

BlueBrown

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Factory Features

Standard equipment from the window sticker, reviewed for accuracy.

Comfort & Convenience

Power door locks with remote keyless entry (SmartKey)
Remote trunk release via SmartKey
Power-operated retractable hardtop from console switch or SmartKey
3-position memory for driver seat, steering column, and exterior mirrors
Integrated garage door opener (HomeLink)
Center armrest/console storage; front cupholders
Two 12-volt power outlets
Attachable wind deflector
Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System service-interval display

Driver Assistance

Electronic cruise control
Integrated 3-button HomeLink-compatible garage door opener
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with traction control intervention
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Light-sensing automatic headlamps
Brake Assist (BAS)

Entertainment

COMAND (Cockpit Management and Data) system with 6.5-in color LCD controlling audio, navigation, and hands-free phone functions
DVD-based navigation system (U.S./Canada/Oahu map database; one DVD included)
Bose Cabin Surround 8-speaker multichannel digital audio system with Bose Centerpoint and Bose AudioPilot noise compensation
AM/FM radio with SIRIUS Satellite Radio hardware and complimentary 6-month subscription
In-dash single-CD player plus integrated rear-cabin 6-disc CD changer (MP3-compatible; fiber-optic integration)
Hands-Free Communication System (compatible phone/interface required; Bluetooth module and cradles sold separately)
Steering-wheel audio and phone controls

Exterior

Electrohydraulic retractable aluminum hardtop (console or SmartKey operation; ~16-second open/close)
Easy-Pack System for easier trunk access with top stowed
Removable trunk separator
Attachable fine-mesh wind deflector (fastens to roll bar)
18-in 5-twin-spoke alloy wheels (8.5×18 front / 9.5×18 rear)
255/40 R18 front and 285/35 R18 rear high-performance tires
Collapsible compact limited-use spare with portable electric air compressor
Xenon HID low-beam headlamps with automatic level control, halogen high beams, polycarbonate lenses, and heated headlamp washers
Halogen front foglamps; single red rear foglamp
Driver-selectable light-sensing headlamps
Programmable daytime running lamps with auto-on override in darkness
Dual-intensity LED brake lamps and taillamps
Dual heated power mirrors linked to driver’s seat memory; auto-dimming driver-side mirror; passenger mirror tilt-down with reverse
Rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers
Heated washer nozzles and heated wiper parking position
Electrically heated rear window with auto-shutoff

Interior

Hand-fitted leather upholstery on seats and head restraints
12-way power front seats with pneumatically adjustable lumbar support and 3-position memory (driver memory includes steering column and outside mirrors)
Heated front seats
Easy-access courtesy seat feature with obstruction sensor
Leather-trimmed multifunction steering wheel
Leather-trimmed shift knob
4-way power tilt/telescoping steering column linked to driver memory; programmable easy-exit
Hand-polished Chestnut, Burl Walnut, or Black Ash wood trim on console and doors
Aluminum door sill trim
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Power windows with one-touch express-up/down (front) and express-down (rear quarter windows via front controls)
Dual-zone automatic climate control with dual automatic modes, REST residual-heat/ventilation mode, dust/pollen and activated-charcoal filters with smog-sensing recirculation, sun sensor, humidity/dewpoint sensor, and tunnel mode
Electronic analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel and coolant gauges
Dual multifunction displays (odometer/trip, outside temperature, trip computer, audio, navigation guidance, vehicle settings, Maintenance System)
Shelf behind seats with retractable luggage straps and dual enclosed storage compartments
Locking glove box; dual illuminated vanity mirrors

Mechanical & Performance

5.5L DOHC 32-valve V8 (5,461 cc); 382 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 391 lb-ft @ 2,800–4,800 rpm
7-speed automatic transmission with electronically controlled driver-adaptive shifting and Touch Shift
Rear-wheel drive (2.65:1 rear axle ratio)
Active Body Control (ABC) suspension — independent 4-link front and 5-arm multilink rear
Rack-and-pinion steering with vehicle-speed-sensitive power assist
4-circuit electrohydraulic brake system with Brake Drying and Predictive Brake Priming
4-wheel Antilock Braking System (ABS) and Brake Assist (BAS)
Front 13.0-in perforated and internally ventilated discs with 4-piston fixed calipers; rear 11.8-in solid discs with single-piston floating calipers
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Dual chrome exhaust tips
21.1-gallon fuel tank (2.6-gallon reserve); premium unleaded recommended

Safety & Security

Dual-stage front airbags (passenger adaptive via Occupant Classification System)
Driver knee airbag
Door-mounted side-impact head/thorax airbags
3-point seat belts with Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) and belt force limiters; seat-frame-mounted belts; automatic shoulder-belt height adjustment
Selectable passenger seat-belt retractor for child-seat securing
Power-adjustable head restraints with automatic height adjustment as seats move fore/aft
Automatic pop-up roll bar (sensor-deployed; also driver-switch raise/retract)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
SmartKey with electronic ignition/gearshift unlock code and engine immobilizer
SmartKey remote: lock/unlock (selective), trunk open with valet lockout, removable valet key, panic alarm; infrared remote window open/close and hardtop raise/lower
Driver-programmable drive-away door locking
Night security illumination and locator lighting
Illuminated emergency trunk release
Tele Aid (SOS emergency response, roadside assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Remote Door Unlock, Automatic Alarm Notification; subscription/service terms apply)
Antitheft alarm system

Warranty

New Vehicle Limited Warranty: 48 months or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first
Powertrain coverage under New Vehicle Limited Warranty: 48 months or 50,000 miles
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance (Sign and Drive service) during the new-vehicle warranty period
Corrosion perforation coverage per Mercedes-Benz U.S. limited-warranty terms of the period (commonly 48 months/50,000 miles as published for this model year)