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Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Roadster

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz SL 500 Roadster
Year2004
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating64.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4966 ccm (303.03 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.2 litres/100 km (22.99 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4966 ccm (303.03 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power306.00 PS (225 kW or 302 HP) at 4200 Rev. per min.
Max torque459.68 Nm (46.9 kgf-m or 339.1 ft.lbs)
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke97.0 x 84.0 mm (3.8 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder3

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1659 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Passenger space1416 litres (374 gallons)
Cargo space289 litres (76 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (468.5 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1848 kg (4,074.1 pounds)
Overall length4540 mm (178.7 inches)
Overall width1840 mm (72.4 inches)
Overall height1300 mm (51.2 inches)
Wheelbase2570 mm (101.2 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)
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