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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230)

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6 versions · 6 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
SL 350 V6 (245 KM) Selected Gasoline 245 KM 2002–2006
SL 350 V6 (245 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 245 KM 2002–2006
SL 500 V8 (306 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 306 KM 2001–2006
SL 600 V12 (500 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 500 KM 2003–2006
AMG SL 55 V8 (476 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 476 KM 2001–2006
AMG SL 65 V12 (612 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 612 KM 2004–2006

Selected engine version

SL 350 V6 (245 KM)

Gasoline · 2002–2006

Engine power
245 KM
Torque
350 Nm
Engine displacement
3,724 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.2 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R230)
Engine
SL 350 V6 (245 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2002
End of production
2006
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.2 s
Deceleration from 100 km/h to 0
36.3 m
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
17.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.5 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
281 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
M112E37
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3724 cm³
Maximum engine speed
6000 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
97 mm
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
10.8 l
Power
245 KM @ 5750 obr./min
Torque
350 Nm @ 3000-4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.29-0.34
Minimum trunk capacity
235 l
Maximum trunk capacity
317 l
Curb weight
1680 kg
Gross weight
2050 kg
Roof load
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4535 mm
Width
1827 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2050 mm
Height
1317 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
Front track
1559 mm
Rear track
1547 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
312 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
300 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
255/45 R 17 98 W
Rim size
8.5 J x 17 H 2
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

SL 350 V6 (245 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 2002–2006

Engine power
245 KM
Torque
350 Nm
Engine displacement
3,724 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.2 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R230)
Engine
SL 350 V6 (245 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2002
End of production
2006
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.2 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
17.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.7 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
276 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
M112E37
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3724 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
97 mm
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
10.8 l
Power
245 KM @ 5750 obr./min
Torque
350 Nm @ 3000-4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.29-0.34
Minimum trunk capacity
235 l
Maximum trunk capacity
317 l
Curb weight
1680 kg
Gross weight
2050 kg
Roof load
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4535 mm
Width
1827 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2050 mm
Height
1317 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
Front track
1559 mm
Rear track
1547 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
255/45 R 17 98 W
Rim size
8.5 J x 17 H 2
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

SL 500 V8 (306 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 2001–2006

Engine power
306 KM
Torque
460 Nm
Engine displacement
4,966 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.3 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R230)
Engine
SL 500 V8 (306 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2001
End of production
2006
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.3 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
19.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
12.7 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
321 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
M113.963
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4966 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
97 mm
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
11.5 l
Power
306 KM @ 5600 obr./min
Torque
460 Nm @ 2700-4250 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.29-0.34
Minimum trunk capacity
235 l
Maximum trunk capacity
317 l
Curb weight
1770 kg
Gross weight
2140 kg
Roof load
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4535 mm
Width
1815 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2050 mm
Height
1298 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
Front track
1559 mm
Rear track
1547 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
255/45 R17
Rim size
8.5J x 17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

SL 600 V12 (500 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 2003–2006

Engine power
500 KM
Torque
800 Nm
Engine displacement
5,513 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.7 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R230)
Engine
SL 600 V12 (500 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2003
End of production
2006
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.7 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
22.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
14.4 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
346 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
M275.951
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5513 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
BiTurbo, Intercooler
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
12
Cylinder bore
82 mm
Piston stroke
87 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
9.4 l
Power
500 KM @ 5000 obr./min
Torque
800 Nm @ 1800-3600 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.29-0.34
Minimum trunk capacity
235 l
Maximum trunk capacity
317 l
Curb weight
1950 kg
Gross weight
2300 kg
Roof load
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4535 mm
Width
1827 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2050 mm
Height
1298 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
Front track
1559 mm
Rear track
1537 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
285/35 R18;255/40 R18
Rim size
9.5J x 18;8.5J x 18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

AMG SL 55 V8 (476 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 2001–2006

Engine power
476 KM
Torque
700 Nm
Engine displacement
5,439 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.7 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R230)
Engine
AMG SL 55 V8 (476 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2001
End of production
2006
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.7 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
20.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
14.2 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
340 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
M113.992
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5439 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Compressor, Intercooler
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
97 mm
Piston stroke
92 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Engine oil capacity
8.5 l
Coolant capacity
13 l
Power
476 KM @ 6100 obr./min
Torque
700 Nm @ 2650-4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.29-0.34
Minimum trunk capacity
235 l
Maximum trunk capacity
317 l
Curb weight
1880 kg
Gross weight
2200 kg
Roof load
50 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4535 mm
Width
1815 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2050 mm
Height
1295 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
Front track
1569 mm
Rear track
1551 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
285/35 R18;255/40 R18
Rim size
9.5J x 18;8.5J x 18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

AMG SL 65 V12 (612 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 2004–2006

Engine power
612 KM
Torque
1,000 Nm
Engine displacement
5,980 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.2 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R230)
Engine
AMG SL 65 V12 (612 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2004
End of production
2006
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.2 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
23.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
15.1 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
362 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
M275.982
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5980 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
BiTurbo, Intercooler
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
12
Cylinder bore
82.6 mm
Piston stroke
93 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
12 l
Power
612 KM @ 4800-5100 obr./min
Torque
1000 Nm @ 2000-4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.29-0.34
Minimum trunk capacity
235 l
Maximum trunk capacity
317 l
Curb weight
2035 kg
Gross weight
2385 kg
Roof load
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4535 mm
Width
1815 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2050 mm
Height
1298 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
Front track
1569 mm
Rear track
1557 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
285/35 R18;255/40 R18
Rim size
9.5J x 19;8.5J x 19
ABS
yes