Is the SL550 reliable?

The Mercedes-Benz SL550 Reliability Rating is 2.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 22nd out of 30 for luxury fullsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $1,055 which means it has poor ownership costs.

What year Mercedes SL is the most reliable?

The 5 Best And 5 Worst Mercedes-Benz SL Models Over The Years

• 6 Best: 1963-1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL.
• 5 Worst: 1981-1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL.
• 4 Best: 2012-2019 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG.
• 3 Worst: 2012-2014 SL 350.
• 2 Best: 2008-2011 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series.
• 1 Worst: 2008-2012 Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG.

How much horsepower does a 2009 Mercedes SL550 have?

382 hp
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550/Horsepower

Is the 2009 Mercedes Benz SL550 a new car?

And even though the system in the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550 is new, the car still had to go through a couple years of development time. It seemed like the Nuvi 880 would have no problem beating the Mercedes-Benz system.

When did the Mercedes SL550 GPS system come out?

A car model may be out for 5 years before it gets an update, while a portable GPS device might get displaced in six months by a newer model. And even though the system in the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550 is new, the car still had to go through a couple years of development time.

What kind of engine does a Mercedes SL550 have?

The rear-wheel-drive 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550 is powered by a 5.5-liter V8 that produces 382 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque attached to a seven-speed automatic transmission. Mercedes estimates a 0-60-mph time of 5.3 seconds. The SL600 has a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V12 good for 510 hp and 612 lb-ft of torque.

Which is better Mercedes-Benz Nuvi 880 or SL550?

The route was easy, but the Mercedes-Benz calculated it just a little faster than the Nuvi 880 did. Both GPS devices offered good graphics to display upcoming turns, but the Nuvi 880 was able to read out the names of streets, and also showed how many miles to the next turn, something missing in the SL550.