(2001 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | SL 500 | Issued until | |
| Serie | SL class | Number made | |
| Model family | R 230 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4535 mm / 178.5 in / 178.5 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1815 mm / 71.5 in / 71.5 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.77 |
| Height | 1298 mm / 51.1 in / 51.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1845 kg / 4068 lb / 4068 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2560 mm / 100.8 in / 100.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1559 mm / 61.4 in / 61.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1547 mm / 60.9 in / 60.9 in | Fuel capacity | 9 l / 2.0 UK gal / 2.4 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.290 | Frontal Area | 2.00 m2 / 21.5 sq ft / 21.5 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx | 0.58 |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 97.0 mm / 3.82 in / 3.82 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.15 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 4966 cm3 / 303.0 cu in / 303.0 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 620.75 cm3/cylinder / 37.880 cu in/cylinder / 37.880 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 225.2 kW / 306.2 hp / 306.2 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 460.0 Nm / 339.3 lbft / 339.3 lbft at 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 222.1 kW / 302.0 bhp / 302.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 60.8 kW/l / 1.355 bhp/cu in / 1.355 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 92.63 Nm/l / 0.810 lbft/cu in / 0.810 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.83 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.82 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 5.80 s / 5.80 s / 5.80 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 163.69 kW/ton / 222.56 bhp/ton / 222.56 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 6.30 s / 6.30 s / 6.30 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 13.50 s / 13.50 s / 13.50 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | 14.40 s / 14.40 s / 14.40 s (top 99 km/h / 62 mph / 62 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| 0-Kilometer time | 26.00 s / 26.00 s / 26.00 s | CO2 emissions | 300 g/km / 483 g/mi / 483 g/mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion VPAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 11.00 m / 36.09 ft / 36.09 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.4Li. | Suspension rear | I.MultiLi. |
| Wheels front | 8.5J x 17 | Wheels rear | 8.5J x 17 |
| Tyres front | 255/45 R 17 | Tyres rear | 255/45 R 17 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz SL 500
