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2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550 comparison

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Product name	2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550	2009 Aston Martin DB9 Volante	2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550	2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK350	2009 BMW Z4 sDrive35i
Price	Check Prices	Check Prices	Check Prices	Check Prices	$51,650.00
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating					3.5 stars
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The Bottom Line	The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550 is a big, expensive roadster with some nice aesthetic touches. It has practical features here and there, but this car is more about the statement it makes when you roll up to a restaurant or movie premiere.	If you want and can afford an Aston Martin DB9, you will probably get one, no matter what anyone else says. But it's nice to know that the cabin electronics are modern enough for cell phones and iPods.	The 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550 combines performance, technology, and luxury in respective measure, although it struggles to justify its $100,000 price tag.	As a toy for the wealthy, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 scores, offering a well-balanced, fun drive, but you will have to ship luggage separately for road trips. Good cabin tech is available, but it adds up to a costly bundle.	The 2010 BMW Z4 sDrive35i delivers incredible driving performance while incorporating practical cabin gadgets to inform and entertain.
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Drivetrain available	Rear-drive	Rear-drive	rear-drive	Info unavailable	rear-drive
Available Engine	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Body style	Convertible	Convertible	convertible	Coupe	Convertible
Trim levels	SL550	DB9	SL550	SLK350	sDrive35i
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Buying choices	E-mail me when this product is available	E-mail me when this product is available	E-mail me when this product is available	E-mail me when this product is available	Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price From Edmunds.com $51,650.00 In stock: Price from 1 CNET Certified store
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