Mercedes-Benz SL   (R230 facelift 2008)
Mercedes-Benz SL   (R230 facelift 2008) - Photo 2

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2008, 2011

What is the body type?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy?14.1 l/100 km
How ECO is the car?328 g/km CO2
Euro 5
How fast is the car?250 km/h
0-100 km/h: 4.6 sec
How much power?525 Hp, 630 Nm
What is the engine size?6.2 l
6208 cm3
How many cylinders?8, V-engine
How long is this vehicle?4562 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1820 mm
What is the curb weigh?1895 kg
What is the gross weigh?2225 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?235 - 339 l
How many gears?7
What type is the gearbox?automatic transmission

2008-2011 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230 facelift 2008) AMG SL 63 V8 (525 Hp) SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC Specs 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

General information
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R230 facelift 2008)
Modification (Engine) AMG SL 63 V8 (525 Hp) SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC
Start of production 2008
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats2
Doors2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 21.7 l/100 km 10.84 US mpg
13.02 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 9.7 l/100 km 24.25 US mpg
29.12 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 14.1 l/100 km 16.68 US mpg
20.03 UK mpg
CO2 emissions 328 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph4.6 sec
Maximum speed250 km/h
Emission standardEuro 5
Weight-to-power ratio3.6 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 525 Hp @ 6800 rpm.
Power per litre 84.6 Hp/l
Torque 630 Nm @ 5200 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Model EngineM 156.981
Engine displacement6208 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore102.2 mm
Piston Stroke94.6 mm
Compression ratio11.3
Number of valves per cylinder4
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity8 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1895 kg
Max. weight 2225 kg
Max load 330 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 235 - 339 l
Fuel tank capacity 80 l
Dimensions
Length 4562 mm
Width 1820 mm
Width including mirrors 2069 mm
Height 1317 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 Front wheel tires: 255/35 R 19
Rear wheel tires: 285/30
Wheel rims size Front wheel rims: 8.5 J x 19
Rear wheel rims: 9.5 J x 1