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Mercedes-Benz SL 500

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz SL 500
Year2005
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 typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving12.8 litres/100 km (18.38 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags4. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement4966 ccm (303.03 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power306.20 PS (225 kW or 302 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque461 Nm (47.0 kgf-m or 340.0 ft.lbs) at 2700 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke97.0 x 84.0 mm (3.8 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
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)6.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1660 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space5980 litres (1,580 gallons)
Cargo space317 litres (84 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (433.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1845 kg (4,067.5 pounds)
Max weight with load2140 kg (4,717.9 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)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR98448
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