It sounds quite nice, the 550hp version I drove had quite a lot of supercharger whine (which some people might like), but I find that my SLK makes a more pleasant exhaust note (once again, some ppl say the SL makes a louder noise, which I don't think is true... but side by side, I haven't compared them).
The roof mechanism is a bit more complex then the SLK's (you can lift the roof by the touch of a button when it's folded in the trunk to have better access to the stuff stored within), and whilst the trunk space is identical to the SLK, there's extra storage space available behind the seats (the main reason this car is half a meter longer then the SLK).
It's a heavy beast, so it's not much faster then the SLK, but the brakes are definitely not enough for this car (my SLK brakes better), and it feels like there's some body roll when taking corners tightly (SLK feels more planted).
It's a shame the vinyl like, fake plastic leather on the doors and so on age very quickly. Brand new, it feels good and looks like leather, but if you clean it up with the wrong types of products, it turns glossy and plastic like... I prefer the interior "soft and cushy" stuff used in the SLK. But a highly specced SL replaces a lot of the interior vinyl stuff with real leather (including alcantara), which is definitely nice.
Overall, a very comfy and relaxing ride, and I think it's worthy of the Sub Zero mark, and I know why since I drove it
Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG
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