The SL class is a model from this very stable and the SL stands for "sport light". The world has been a witness to five design generations of this car since its launch in 1954. The 2006 model uses an R230 as its base model. It has two engine configurations; the V8 and the V12. The V8 is available as a 5.5 litre 382hp (285 kW) one and a 5.4 litre 510 hp (380 kW) one. The V12 is also available in two separate sizes, one being the 5.5 litre 510 hp (380kW) and other being the 6.0 litre 604 hp (450 kW). It has a five and seven speed automatic gear transmission system.

Mercedes Benz SL Class PRISTINE 2006 MERCEDES SL500 ROADSTER 50L V8 AUTO GPS CLEAN    US $25,400.00

Mercedes Benz SL Class 50L 2006 SL500 AMG SPORT CARFAX IMMACULATE    US $30,000.00

Mercedes Benz SL Class SL65 AMG 2006 MERCEDES SL65 AMG GRAPHITE EDITION STUNNING    US $30,300.00

Mercedes Benz SL Class SL500 2004 MERCEDES SL500 WARRANTY SAME BD AS 2005 2006 2007    US $31,000.00

Mercedes Benz SL Class SL500 06 SL500 Roadster V8 AT Xnice AC HeatSTS Wood 30KTX    US $36,795.00

Mercedes Benz SL Class SL500 2006 Mercedes SL500 AMG Sport PKG Sat Radio VIDEO TOUR    US $38,782.00

Mercedes Benz SL Class SL65 AMG V12 2006 SL65 AMG BI TURBO BLK BLK KEYLESGO PANO PDC 604HP    US $64,900.00

Mercedes Benz SL Class SL500 2006 Mercedes SL500 Chrome Wheels Panoroof Keyless Go    US $41,789.00

Mercedes Benz SL Class SL65 AMG V12 2006 SL65 AMG BI TURBO 13k MILES NAV KEYLESGO 604HP    US $68,900.00

The other features of the car include an aluminium hardtop which is retractable in 16 seconds, a sense-tronic brake control system, active body control suspension and heated and ventilated multi contour seats. When it comes to style there is nothing that needs to be said - the name Mercedes says it all. It is an elegantly stylish car with very liberal use of leather in the interiors. The seats are very comfortable and make driving a very pleasurable experience. The SL class has won many awards for its style including the much coveted “Most technologically advanced car of the year” award by AutoCar magazine and CNBC TV. It has also won the award for “The Best designed Car” again given by AutoCar magazine and CNBC TV.

The car is not cheap but the price is nothing compared to the features available and the brand name. Though cheap deals may be available for this car, the cheapest ones can be made through auctions only.

The 2005 model has a retractable hardtop which was first incorporated in the SL class in 2001. The SL roadster is available worldwide with different variants. It is available in Europe as SL350 with a 3.7 litre V6 engine which delivers a 245 BHP at 5000 rpm. It is available as SL500 roaster with a seven speed automatic gear transmission system with touch shift control. It has a 5.0 litre V8 engine rated at 306 BHP at 5600 rpm. It also has an aluminium retractable hardtop.

Mercedes Benz SL Class SL500 2005 MERCEDES BENZ SL500 LORINSER PACKAGE LIMITED    US $39,000.00

Mercedes Benz SL Class 2005 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG    US $12,100.00

Mercedes Benz SL Class SL500 2005 SL500 PANO ROOF 20`S KEYLESS SPORT PKG WOW    US $15,000.00

Mercedes Benz SL Class SL500R SPORT 2005 05 Mercedes SL500 SL500R AMG SPORT A C STS FL    US $17,600.00

Mercedes Benz SL Class ROADSTER 2005 MERCEDES BENZ SL500 2DR ROADSTER 50L Navigation    US $39,690.00

Mercedes Benz SL Class SL55 AMG SL55 AMG SERVICED NEW WHEELS CA CAR MUST SEE    US $27,100.00

Mercedes Benz SL Class C 2005 MERCEDES BENZ SL C    US $34,000.00

Mercedes Benz SL Class SL55 AMG V8 2005 SL55 AMG KEYLESGO PDC AC STS PANO DSTRONIC 20    US $38,900.00

Mercedes Benz SL Class SL 500 SL 500 LOW LOW MILES    US $33,750.00

The SL55AMG model is another variant of 2005 SL class. It has a 5.5 litre supercharged V8 engine which is pulled by 407 horses at 4700 rpm. The car has manual shift buttons, sensotronic brakes with 8 piston callipers and AMG active body control suspension. The SL600 roadster model is a 5.5 litre twin turbocharged V12 engine producing 493 HP at 5000 rpm. It features active body control suspension, sensotronic brake control system with enlarged front and rear disks, heated and ventilated multi contour seats. Another variant of the car is the SL65 AMG. It is one of the fastest cars in the SL series and can do a 0 to 100 kph in just 4.2 seconds.

The car is priced at around $ 128,000 but for a car like the Mercedes Benz SL-class, this price is not very high. All prices when compared to features of this car and the brand name associated with the company look very cheap, although the cheapest deals for this car can be made through auctions.

It looks very similar to its predecessor (the SL500) with its internal features, aero styled body panels, its wheels, its special seats and the unique steering wheel. The difference lies under the hood. You lift the bonnet and you see the impressive 5.5 litre, V8 turbo charged engine which gives an impressive 493 bhp. It is capable of doing 0 to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds and what is even more impressive is its ability to go from 0 to 100 mph and then back to 0 in just 13.4 seconds.

Mercedes Benz SL Class SL500 2003 Mercedes SL500 500 SL Low Miles Cal Car    US $15,655.00

Mercedes Benz SL Class SL500 SALVEGE TITTLEFLOOD    US $19,000.00

Mercedes Benz SL Class Roadster 2003 MERCEDES BENZ SL Class 2dr Roadster 50 PANO    US $17,500.00

Mercedes Benz SL Class Roadster 2003 MERCEDES BENZ SL Class 2dr Roadster 50L    US $17,600.00

Mercedes Benz SL Class Californian 2003 Mercedes Benz SL Class Immaculate Condition    US $26,995.00

Mercedes Benz SL Class SL5 1 OWNER 03 500SL ONLY 32K MILES FINEST ON THE PLANET NO RESERVE    US $19,100.00

Mercedes Benz SL Class ROADSTER 2003 MERCEDES SL500 WOOD PKG PANO ROOF CARFAX 40K MI    US $20,100.00

Mercedes Benz SL Class SL55 AMG PANO ROOF BRABUS BODY KIT VELLANO WHEELS    US $46,750.00

Mercedes Benz SL Class SL500 SILVER MERCEDES BENZ SL500 MINT CONDITION    US $23,000.00

It comes with an anti-lock braking system and a new technology called ABC which stands for Active Body Control. It has a five-speed automatic speed transmission system. Another impressive feature of SL is the hard roof top as opposed to cloth tops in other convertibles. This makes it lot quieter than other convertibles and lets you go places that you wouldn’t have gone to otherwise, in a convertible.

The car has ample leg space and additional space between seats to keep a briefcase. With the roof up, the boot space is sufficiently large to fit luggage for a family holiday. The seats are custom designed and have a pulse mode for a very effective built-in massage system. Some of the standard features of the car are dual zone auto A/C, ABS, ABC, navigation system, traction control, leather upholstery, rain sensors, memory seats and anti-theft alarm.

Although the car is priced at $113000, it can be bought at cheap rates through auctions. It is a nice way of striking good bargains and for getting this magnificent car at the cheapest possible rates.