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Mercedes-Benz SL 500

(2006 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)Mercedes-BenzIssued from2006
ModelSL 500Issued until
SerieSL classNumber made
Model familyR 230Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerMercedes-BenzCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)235 l / 8.30 cu ft / 8.30 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)4110 l / 145.14 cu ft / 145.14 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)339 l / 11.97 cu ft / 11.97 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4532 mm / 178.4 in / 178.4 inTotal (curb) weight1910 kg / 4211 lb / 4211 lb
Width1827 mm / 71.9 in / 71.9 inDry weight
Height1298 mm / 51.1 in / 51.1 inLoad capacity295 kg / 650 lb / 650 lb
Wheelbase2560 mm / 100.8 in / 100.8 inGross (max.) weight2205 kg / 4861 lb / 4861 lb
Track front1559 mm / 61.4 in / 61.4 inTowing weight2100 kg / 4630 lb / 4630 lb
Track rear1547 mm / 60.9 in / 60.9 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.77  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient1Frontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerMercedes-BenzValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionaluminium block & headBore98.0 mm / 3.86 in / 3.86 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke90.5 mm / 3.56 in / 3.56 in
Fuel detailsunleaded 95Bore/Stroke ratio1.08
Fuel supplyBo HFM fuel inj.Engine displacement5461 cm3 / 333.3 cu in / 333.3 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity682.63 cm3/cylinder / 41.657 cu in/cylinder / 41.657 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.7 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power285.6 kW / 388.3 hp / 388.3 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque530.0 Nm / 390.9 lbft / 390.9 lbft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output281.7 kW / 383.0 bhp / 383.0 bhp
CoolantwaterSpecific output70.1 kW/l / 1.562 bhp/cu in / 1.562 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque97.05 Nm/l / 0.849 lbft/cu in / 0.849 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears7
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.73
  Final gear (drive) ratio2.65

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio200.52 kW/ton / 272.63 bhp/ton / 272.63 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h5.40 s / 5.40 s / 5.40 sFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)12.4 l/100km / 22.8 mi/UK gal / 19.0 mi/US gal
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion VPASSteering detailsTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.00 m / 39.37 ft / 39.37 ft
Suspension frontI.4Li.ABC.Suspension rearI.MultiLi.ABC.
Wheels front8.5J x 17Wheels rear8.5J x 17
Tyres front255/45 R 17Tyres rear255/45 R 17
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Brakes detailsABSBraked area
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear

Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz SL 500

 
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