Used 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 Roadster Coupe Pros & Cons

Pros & Cons of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 Roadster Coupe

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ProsThe futuristic, stylish design of the SL-Class SL550 Roadster of Mercedes Benz surely warrants a second glance. Whether you're using it as a sleek closed coupe or an elegant open roadster, you would surely get some compliments.

ProsThe Attention Assist feature monitors signs of drowsiness through driving behavior and can automatically alert the driver through visual and audible warnings.

ProsThe performance and handling of this convertible is good based on reviews. It competes well with luxury sports cars that are out in the market when it comes to this category.

ProsThe Neck-Proactive head restraints did well in our review for providing neck and head support on occasions of rear impact.

ProsAfter our review of the interiors of the 2012 SL-Class SL550 Roadster, we can say that it really exudes a luxuriant quality that might not always be present with the design of other luxury sports cars.

ConsThe basic trim package is priced at $105,500 which is way above the leading luxury sports cars like Porsche 911 Carrera. Nevertheless, it all depends on the style you want as features of both cars are almost on par.

ConsA few online reviews complained about the difficulty in using the information and entertainment systems in place. Although there are actually a lot of useful systems in this car, some reviews fell that they are not as user-friendly as the ones in other sports car.

ConsSome reviewers feel that the 2012 SL-Class SL550 Roadster of Mercedes Benz is not as stealthy as other super luxury sports cars like the Porsche Carrera or the Nissan GT-R.
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