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Mercedes-Benz SL 600

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz SL 600
Year2009
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating63.3 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
Fuel mixed driving16.8 litres/100 km (14.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement5513 ccm (336.40 cubic inches)
Engine typeV12
Max power517.00 PS (380 kW or 510 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque830.00 Nm (84.6 kgf-m or 612.2 ft.lbs) at 1900 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke82.0 x 87.0 mm (3.2 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder3
Fuel controlSingle overhead cam (SOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.4220 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Passenger space1416 litres (374 gallons)
Optional cargo space1950 litres (515 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringRack and pinion.
Turn circle13 m (515.7 inches)
Front brakesDisks, 360.7 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 330.2 mm
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control

Dimensions and weight

Weight1225 kg (2,700.7 pounds)
Max weight with load2021 kg (4,455.5 pounds)
Towing weight2035 kg (4,486.4 pounds)
Overall length4540 mm (178.7 inches)
Overall width1820 mm (71.7 inches)
Overall height1300 mm (51.2 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2570 mm (101.2 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions187.0 g/km
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