(1998 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | SL 320 | Issued until | |
| Serie | SL class | Number made | |
| Model family | R 129 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4499 mm / 177.1 in / 177.1 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1809 mm / 71.2 in / 71.2 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.79 |
| Height | 1290 mm / 50.8 in / 50.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1830 kg / 4034 lb / 4034 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2515 mm / 99.0 in / 99.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1535 mm / 60.4 in / 60.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1523 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Fuel capacity | 80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.320 | Frontal Area | 2.00 m2 / 21.5 sq ft / 21.5 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx | 0.64 |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 18 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 89.9 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.07 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 3199 cm3 / 195.2 cu in / 195.2 cu in | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 533.17 cm3/cylinder / 32.536 cu in/cylinder / 32.536 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.1 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 167.0 kW / 227.1 hp / 227.1 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 315.0 Nm / 232.3 lbft / 232.3 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 164.8 kW / 224.1 bhp / 224.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 70.0 kW/l / 1.560 bhp/cu in / 1.560 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 98.47 Nm/l / 0.861 lbft/cu in / 0.861 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.83 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.45 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 238 km/h / 148 mph / 148 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 122.40 kW/ton / 166.42 bhp/ton / 166.42 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 8.40 s / 8.40 s / 8.40 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 11.30 m / 37.07 ft / 37.07 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.W.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.MultiLi.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz SL 320
