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Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Roadster

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Roadster
Year2006
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating64.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5982 ccm (365.02 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving18.1 litres/100 km (13.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving15.7 litres/100 km (15.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5982 ccm (365.02 cubic inches)
Engine typeV12
Max power612.7 PS (451 kW or 604 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque1000.73 Nm (102.0 kgf-m or 738.1 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke82.6 x 93.0 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)4.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.3831 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)
Optional cargo space3000 litres (793 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (468.5 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS) ABS
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1600 kg (3,527.4 pounds)
Max weight with load2070 kg (4,563.6 pounds)
Towing weight1900 kg (4,188.8 pounds)
Overall length4540 mm (178.7 inches)
Overall width1820 mm (71.7 inches)
Overall height1300 mm (51.2 inches)
Wheelbase2570 mm (101.2 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new USD185040
CO2 emissions237.0 g/km
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