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Mercedes-Benz SL600

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz SL600
Year2003
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating64.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5513 ccm (336.40 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.06 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement5513 ccm (336.40 cubic inches)
Engine typeV12
Max power500.00 PS (368 kW or 493 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque800.00 Nm (81.6 kgf-m or 590.1 ft.lbs) at 1800 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder3
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)4.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2469 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4220 litres (1,115 gallons)
Cargo space317 litres (84 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight2025 kg (4,464.4 pounds)
Max weight with load2300 kg (5,070.6 pounds)
Overall length4540 mm (178.7 inches)
Overall width1830 mm (72.0 inches)
Overall height1300 mm (51.2 inches)
Wheelbase2570 mm (101.2 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)
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