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?11.6 l/100 km
How ECO is the car?272 g/km CO2
Euro 5
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?4562 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1820 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

2008-2011 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230 facelift 2008) SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic Specs 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

General information
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R230 facelift 2008)
Modification (Engine) SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 2008
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats2
Doors2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 17.3 l/100 km 13.6 US mpg
16.33 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg
33.63 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 11.6 l/100 km 20.28 US mpg
24.35 UK mpg
CO2 emissions 272 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 5
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 273.965
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 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 255/40 R 18
Wheel rims size 8.5 J x 18