






(2006 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | SL 65 AMG | Issued until | |
| Serie | SL class | Number made | |
| Model family | R 230 | 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) | 235 l / 8.30 cu ft / 8.30 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 4110 l / 145.14 cu ft / 145.14 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) | 339 l / 11.97 cu ft / 11.97 cu ft |
| Length | 4535 mm / 178.5 in / 178.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 2120 kg / 4674 lb / 4674 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1827 mm / 71.9 in / 71.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1295 mm / 51.0 in / 51.0 in | Load capacity | 265 kg / 584 lb / 584 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2560 mm / 100.8 in / 100.8 in | Gross (max.) weight | 2385 kg / 5258 lb / 5258 lb |
| Track front | 1569 mm / 61.8 in / 61.8 in | Towing weight | 1900 kg / 4189 lb / 4189 lb |
| Track rear | 1551 mm / 61.1 in / 61.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.77 |
| Drag coefficient | 1 | Frontal Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (V12) | Total number of valves | 36 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 82.6 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 93.0 mm / 3.66 in / 3.66 in |
| Fuel details | unleaded 98 | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.89 |
| Fuel supply | EFi | Engine displacement | 5980 cm3 / 364.9 cu in / 364.9 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 498.33 cm3/cylinder / 30.410 cu in/cylinder / 30.410 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 450.4 kW / 612.4 hp / 612.4 hp at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. torque | 1000.0 Nm / 737.6 lbft / 737.6 lbft at 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm |
| Compressor type | 2 turbochargers | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | yes | Max. net output | 444.2 kW / 603.9 bhp / 603.9 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 101.0 kW/l / 2.250 bhp/cu in / 2.250 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 167.22 Nm/l / 1.463 lbft/cu in / 1.463 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 | 2.65 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 284.91 kW/ton / 387.37 bhp/ton / 387.37 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 4.20 s / 4.20 s / 4.20 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 23.4 l/100km / 12.1 mi/UK gal / 10.1 mi/US gal |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 10.4 l/100km / 27.2 mi/UK gal / 22.6 mi/US gal | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 15.2 l/100km / 18.6 mi/UK gal / 15.5 mi/US gal | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 362 g/km / 582 g/mi / 582 g/mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion VPAS | Steering details | Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 12.00 m / 39.37 ft / 39.37 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.4Li. | Suspension rear | I.MultiLi. |
| Wheels front | 8.5J x 19 | Wheels rear | 9.5J x 19 |
| Tyres front | 255/40 ZR 19 | Tyres rear | 275/40 ZR 19 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brakes details | ABS | Braked area | |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG