2014 Mercedes-Benz SL550: Prestige, Performance and Comfort

The tail lights bleed onto the fenders.

The dashboard is very functional.

The iconic silver star sits in the middle of the grille.

This is the sixth generation of the SL.

When the roof is up, it’s a sports coupe.

The seats offer excellent lateral support.

The console also acts as a control centre.

The silver star is the sign of prestige.

In addition to the SL550, the SL family includes two AMG versions.

The seat adjustments, like on other Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

The vents are round and adjustable.

The A/C controls are simple and efficient.

The controls on the right spoke of the steering wheel.

The controls on the left spoke of the steering wheel.

The indicator dials are quite small.

The speedometer and fuel gauge.

The rev counter and temperature gauge.

LEDs in the taillights.

The wind deflector helps reduce turbulence in the cabin.

A 4.7-litre V8 that delivers 429 horsepower—that’s not too bad!

The SL550 is shod with 19-inch tires.