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Mercedes-Benz SL 500

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz SL 500
Year2008
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating60.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5461 ccm (333.23 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving12.2 litres/100 km (19.28 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5461 ccm (333.23 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power388.7 PS (286 kW or 383 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque530.00 Nm (54.0 kgf-m or 390.9 ft.lbs) at 2800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.7:1
Bore x stroke98.0 x 90.5 mm (3.9 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2037 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4110 litres (1,086 gallons)
Cargo space235 litres (62 gallons)
Optional cargo space339 litres (90 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (468.5 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1910 kg (4,210.8 pounds)
Max weight with load2205 kg (4,861.2 pounds)
Towing weight2100 kg (4,629.7 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 EUR102574
CO2 emissions237.0 g/km
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