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| 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class |
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Price: $29,997 |
Last Updated 7 hours ago
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| Year: |
2011 |
| Make: |
Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: |
SL-Class |
| Trim: |
SL 550 |
| Engine: |
V8
5.5L V8 382hp 391ft. lbs. |
| Fuel: |
Gasoline |
| Color: |
Obsidian Black Metallic |
| Miles: |
33501 |
| Stock #: |
SN3506 |
| MPG: |
14 city / 22 hwy |
| Body Style: |
Convertible |
| Condition: |
Used |
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Vehicle Description
2011 Mercedes-Benz SL550 — Obsidian Black Metallic, AMG Sport Package, Clean Undercarriage
Why This Car Is Special
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL550 sits near the top of a lineage that stretches back to the original 300SL Gullwing of 1954. The R230 generation, which ran from 2001 through 2011, was the last SL body style to use the naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V8 before Mercedes moved to a twin-turbocharged engine for the R231 that replaced it. That matters to buyers who understand the difference between a naturally aspirated V8 with linear, predictable power delivery and the boosted alternative that followed. This is the final model year of that generation, which makes a well-optioned 2011 SL550 the last, most refined expression of a body style that had been steadily improved over a decade.
This particular car is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic over a black leather interior and carries the AMG Sport Package — a meaningful option that adds visual and functional upgrades beyond the standard SL550 trim. The undercarriage photos tell a clear story: this car has been put on a lift and inspected, and what you see is a clean, dry undercarriage with no rust, no leaks, and no signs of abuse. For a car of this age, that is not guaranteed, and it is worth noting.
Features List
- 5.5L naturally aspirated V8 engine
- 7-speed automatic transmission
- AMG Sport Package
- 19-inch AMG 5-spoke wheels
- Power retractable hardtop
- Panoramic glass roof panel
- Active Body Control suspension
- AIRSCARF neck heater system
- Harman Kardon stereo
- Navigation system
- HD Radio and SiriusXM
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- HID Xenon headlights
- Fog lights
- Keyless Go with push-button start
- Heated power seats with memory
- AMG Sport pedals
- Power-folding mirrors
- Roll-over protection system
- Wind deflector
- Illuminated door sills
- Dual exhaust with polished tips
- Disc brakes all four corners
- Burl wood interior trim
- Clean undercarriage
Mechanical
The engine under the hood of this 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL550 is Mercedes' M273 naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V8, rated at 382 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque in this application. Power routes through a 7-speed automatic transmission, which was a relatively recent addition to the SL550 at this point in the R230's life, offering closer gear spacing and improved response compared to the 5-speed it replaced in earlier model years.
The suspension setup on this car is the Active Body Control system, which Mercedes developed specifically for the SL and has offered since the R230's introduction. ABC uses hydraulic actuators at each wheel, fed by a high-pressure pump, to suppress body roll and maintain a level ride plane. The system reads road inputs multiple times per second and adjusts each corner independently. It is a complex system that does what it is designed to do very well, and this car's undercarriage shows no signs of ABC leaks, which are a known watch item on this platform. The front and rear suspension components visible in the photos look intact with no obvious wear or damage.
Braking is handled by disc brakes at all four corners. The dual exhaust tips exit through an AMG-style rear diffuser panel. The undercarriage itself is notably clean — no undercoating has been sprayed to hide problems, and the factory underbody panels are intact and properly fitted.
Interior
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL550's cabin is finished in black leather throughout, with burl wood trim running across the dashboard and continuing through the center console and door panels. The combination is understated and consistent — the same material palette from the seat bolsters to the door pulls, which gives the interior a finished, intentional look rather than a mismatched one.
The AMG Sport Package adds the drilled and ribbed aluminum AMG sport pedals visible in the footwell photos, along with the sport steering wheel with its AMG-badged lower spoke. Those are factory pieces, not aftermarket add |
Vehicle Options
Exhaust - Dual Tip,Door Handle Color - Body-Color,Exhaust Tip Color - Chrome,Mirror Color - Body-Color,Air Filtration - Active Charcoal,Dash Trim - Wood,Door Sill Trim - Aluminum,Front Air Conditioning - Automatic Climate Control,Front Air Conditioning Zones - Dual,Humidity/Dewpoint Sensors,Interior Accents - Wood-Tone,Shift Knob Trim - Leather,Steering Wheel Trim - Leather,Ambient Lighting,Cargo Area Light,Center Console - Front Console With Storage,Cruise Control,Cupholders - Front,Memorized Settings - 3 Driver,Memorized Settings - Driver Seat,Memorized Settings - Passenger Seat,Memorized Settings - Side Mirrors,Memorized Settings - Steering Wheel,Multi-Function Remote - Panic Alarm,Multi-Function Remote - Proximity Entry System,Multi-Function Remote - Trunk Release,One-Touch Windows - 2,Push-Button Start,Rearview Mirror - Auto-Dimming,Steering Wheel - Power Tilt And Telescopic,Steering Wheel Mounted Controls - Audio,Steering Wheel Mounted Controls - Cruise Control,Steering Wheel Mounted Controls - Multi-Function,Storage - Door Pockets,Universal Remote Transmitter - Homelink - Garage Door Opener,Vanity Mirrors - Dual Illuminating,Front Brake Type - Ventilated Disc,Front Shock Type - Gas,Front Spring Type - Coil,Rear Brake Type - Disc,Rear Shock Type - Gas,Rear Spring Type - Coil,Abs - 4-Wheel,Active Suspension,Axle Ratio - 2.65,Braking Assist,Electronic Brakeforce Distribution,Front Brake Diameter - 13.0,Front Stabilizer Bar,Front Suspension Classification - Independent,Front Suspension Type - Multi-Link,Rear Brake Diameter - 11.8,Rear Stabilizer Bar,Rear Suspension Classification - Independent,Rear Suspension Type - Multi-Link,Stability Control,Suspension Control - Electronic,Traction Control,In-Dash Cd - Dvd Audio,Infotainment Screen Size - 6.5 In.,Navigation System - Hard Drive,Surround Sound - 5.1,Total Speakers - 10,Warnings And Reminders - Coolant Temperature Warning,Warnings And Reminders - Lamp Failure,Warnings And Reminders - Low Oil Pressure,Warnings And Reminders - Maintenance Due,Wireless Data Link - Bluetooth,Auxiliary Audio Input - Ipod/Iphone,Auxiliary Audio Input - Memory Card Slot,External Temperature Display,Fuel Economy Display - Mpg,Fuel Economy Display - Range,Hard Drive - 40gb,In-Dash Cd - 6 Disc,Multi-Function Display,Premium Brand - Harman/Kardon,Radio - Am/Fm,Radio - Hd Radio,Satellite Communications - Teleaid,Satellite Radio - Siriusxm,Subwoofer - 1,Trip Odometer,Warnings And Reminders - Low Fuel Level,Daytime Running Lights,Front Fog Lights,Headlights - Auto On/Off,Headlights - Hid/Xenon,Rear Fog Lights,Tire Type - Performance,Tire Pressure Monitoring System,Wheel Spokes - 5,Convertible Roof Wind Blocker,Power Windows - Remotely Operated,Window Defogger - Rear,Convertible Rear Window - Glass,Convertible Roof - Power Retractable Hard Top,Convertible Roof - Remote Operation,Front Wipers - Rain Sensing,Front Wipers - Speed Sensitive,Front Wipers - Variable Intermittent,Heated Windshield Washer Jets,Airbag Deactivation - Occupant Sensing Passenger,Anti-Theft System - Alarm,Anti-Theft System - Vehicle Immobilizer,Emergency Interior Trunk Release,Front Airbags - Dual,Knee Airbags - Dual Front,Power Door Locks - Auto-Locking,Rollover Protection System,Side Airbags - Front,Side Curtain Airbags - Front,Side Mirror Adjustments - Power,Side Mirrors - Driver Side Auto-Dimming,Side Mirrors - Heated,Side Mirrors - Integrated Turn Signals,Driver Seat - Heated,Driver Seat Power Adjustments - 12,Driver Seat Power Adjustments - Height,Driver Seat Power Adjustments - Lumbar,Driver Seat Power Adjustments - Reclining,Front Headrests - 2,Front Headrests - Power Adjustable,Front Seat Type - Sport Bucket,Passenger Seat - Heated,Passenger Seat Power Adjustments - 12,Passenger Seat Power Adjustments - Height,Passenger Seat Power Adjustments - Lumbar,Passenger Seat Power Adjustments - Reclining,Seatbelt Force Limiters - Front,Seatbelt Pretensioners - Front,Upholstery - Leather |
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