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Mercedes-Benz SL 500 (2008-) Review

Category: Convertibles 4 out of 5

Summary of the Mercedes-Benz SL 500 (2008-)

Price Range: £59,975 to £153,050

Assets

Excellent ride; smooth, quiet V8; effortless acceleration.

Drawbacks

Jerky brakes; over-light steering; fiddly Comand control system; sheer size and weight.

Verdict

The consummate cruising convertible.

Mercedes SL-Class Review

Safety and Security4 out of 5

Active Body Control joined ABS and stability control in the electronic armoury spring 2008, along with adaptive brake lights and adaptive-beam headlights. Front and side head- and thorax-protecting airbags are fitted, plus automatically-deploying pop-up roll bars, seatbelt pre-tensioners and load limiters, bi-xenon headlights, an alarm and immobiliser.

The hard-top will offer more protection roof-up than an old-school canvas hood, too.

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