Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster  (W198 II)
Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster  (W198 II) - Photo 2
Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster  (W198 II) - Photo 3

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe 1957, 1963

What is the body type?Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy?12.5 l/100 km
How fast is the car?250 km/h
0-100 km/h: 10 sec
How much power?215 Hp, 275 Nm
What is the engine size?3.0 l
2996 cm3
How many cylinders?6, Inline
How long is this vehicle?4570 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1790 mm
What is the curb weigh?1330 kg
What is the gross weigh?1660 kg
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1957-1963 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp) Specs 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963

General information
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (W198 II)
Modification (Engine) 300 SL (215 Hp)
Start of production 1957
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats2
Doors2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h10 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph10 sec
Maximum speed250 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio6.2 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 215 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 71.8 Hp/l
Torque 275 Nm @ 4600 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Model EngineM 198
Engine displacement2996 cm3
Number of cylinders6
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore85 mm
Piston Stroke88 mm
Compression ratio8.55
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemDirect injection
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1330 kg
Max. weight 1660 kg
Max load 330 kg
Fuel tank capacity 100 l
Dimensions
Length 4570 mm
Width 1790 mm
Height 1300 mm
Wheelbase 2400 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.5 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 4
Front suspension Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakes Drum
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Tires size 165/90 R 15
Wheel rims size 5.5 K x 15