What are the differences b/w 05, 06, 07, and 08 for the 55? I know the 09 have a slight facelift (difference front bumper). Thanks in advance guys.

-Greg

 

Not even pretending this is an exhaustive list, but.....

'05 - optional dipping passenger side mirror on reverse
- optional "easy entry" seats (seats go all the way back / steering all the way in / up)
- 6 pot / large front calipers and rotors, 4 pot rear rotors as standard

06-07 - 6 pot / large front calipers and rotors, 4 pot rear rotors as standard
- dipping mirror / "easy entry" seats no longer available.

08 - brakes downgraded to 4 pot / 2 pot, not drilled / vented, no floating fronts. Lumbar support added as option for seats.

09 - facelifted, COMAND NGT2.5 available as option. Functionality of the top up / down and window sequence changed. MMI/UMI available as option.

I think the 030 package has remained consistent throughout, but not 100% sure.

There were also changes in the steering options (direct vs parametric?) and also in the 7G transmission (when SpeedShift was introduced?), but I'm not sure what years were covered - maybe some of the other folks can add to the list...