(2006 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4532 mm / 178.4 in / 178.4 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1827 mm / 71.9 in / 71.9 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.77 |
| Height | 1298 mm / 51.1 in / 51.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1910 kg / 4211 lb / 4211 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 | 80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| 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 | aluminium block & head | Bore | 98.0 mm / 3.86 in / 3.86 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 90.5 mm / 3.56 in / 3.56 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.08 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 5461 cm3 / 333.3 cu in / 333.3 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 682.63 cm3/cylinder / 41.657 cu in/cylinder / 41.657 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.7 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 285.6 kW / 388.3 hp / 388.3 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 530.0 Nm / 390.9 lbft / 390.9 lbft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 281.7 kW / 383.0 bhp / 383.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 70.1 kW/l / 1.562 bhp/cu in / 1.562 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 97.05 Nm/l / 0.849 lbft/cu in / 0.849 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.73 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.65 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 200.52 kW/ton / 272.63 bhp/ton / 272.63 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 5.40 s / 5.40 s / 5.40 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion VPAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.4Li.ABC. | Suspension rear | I.MultiLi.ABC. |
| 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
