Mercedes-Benz SL   (R230 facelift 2006)
Mercedes-Benz SL   (R230 facelift 2006) - Photo 2

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2006, 2008

What is the body type?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy?12.2 l/100 km
How ECO is the car?291 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is the car?250 km/h
0-100 km/h: 5.4 sec
How much power?388 Hp, 530 Nm
What is the engine size?5.5 l
5461 cm3
How many cylinders?8, V-engine
How long is this vehicle?4532 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1827 mm
What is the curb weigh?1835 kg
What is the gross weigh?2205 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?235 - 339 l
How many gears?7
What type is the gearbox?automatic transmission

2006-2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230 facelift 2006) SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) 7G-TRONIC Specs 2006, 2007, 2008

General information
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R230 facelift 2006)
Modification (Engine) SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) 7G-TRONIC
Start of production 2006
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats2
Doors2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 18.2 l/100 km 12.92 US mpg
15.52 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.8 l/100 km 26.73 US mpg
32.1 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 12.2 l/100 km 19.28 US mpg
23.15 UK mpg
CO2 emissions 291 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph5.4 sec
Maximum speed250 km/h
Emission standardEuro 4
Weight-to-power ratio4.7 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 388 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 71 Hp/l
Torque 530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Model EngineM 273.961
Engine displacement5461 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore98 mm
Piston Stroke90.5 mm
Compression ratio10.7
Number of valves per cylinder4
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity8.5 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1835 kg
Max. weight 2205 kg
Max load 370 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 235 - 339 l
Fuel tank capacity 80 l
Dimensions
Length 4532 mm
Width 1827 mm
Width including mirrors 2033 mm
Height 1298 mm
Wheelbase 2560 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.04 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 7
Front suspension Coil spring, Independent multi-link
Rear suspension Helical spring, Independent multi-link
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs
Assisting systems ABS
Steering type Steering rack
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 255/45 R 17 98 W
Wheel rims size 8.5 J x 17 H 2