SL-Class Roadster: technical data

Engine and performance [2]
No. of cylinder/arrangement V6 V8 V6
Total displacement (cc) 3498 5461 3498
Rated output (kW [hp] at rpm) 232 [316]/6500 285 [388]/6000 200 [272]/6000
Rated torque (Nm at rpm) 360/4900 530/2800-4800 350/2400-5000
Compression ratio 11.7:1 10.7:1 10.7:1
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) – (6.2) – (5.4) – (6.6)
Top speed approx. (km/h) – (250, electr. limited) – (250, electr. limited) – (250, electr. limited)
Power transmission
Drive system Rear drive Rear drive Rear drive
Transmissions 7G-TRONIC 7G-TRONIC 7G-TRONIC
Mechanical transmission ratios – – –
Automatic transmission ratios 4.38/ 2.86/ 1.92/ 1.37/ 1.00/ 0.82/ 0.73/ R1 3.42/R2 2.23 4.38/ 2.86/ 1.92/ 1.37/ 1.00/ 0.82/ 0.73/ R1 3.42/R2 2.23 4.38/ 2.86/ 1.92/ 1.37/ 1.00/ 0.82/ 0.73/ R1 3.42/R2 2.23
Final drive transmission ratio 3.27 2.65 3.27
Fuel and consumption [3]
Tank capacity/with reserve (l) 80/10 80/10 80/10
Fuel consumption, city (l/100km) [4] 14.3 18.1 14.8
Fuel consumption, extra-urban (l/100km) [5] 7.4 8.3 7.7
Fuel consumption combined (l/100km) [6] 8.8* 11.9 10.3
CO2 emissions (g/km) [7] 236 284 246
Drag coefficient (cd) 0.29 0.29 0.29
Emission class EU4 EU4 EU4
Chassis (standard) & wheels
Front axle Multihandlebar axle 4-link front susp. Multi-handlebar axle
Rear axle Multilink ind susp Multilink ind susp Multilink ind susp
Suspension, front/rear Coil spring with stabilisers/coil spring with stabilisers Active Body Control (ABC) Coil spring with stabilisers/coil spring with stabilisers
Front tyres/wheels 255/45 R 17 255/45 R 18 255/45 R 17
Rear tyres/wheels 255/45 R 17 255/45 R 18 255/45 R 17
Steering Rack-and-pinion speed-sens steering Rack-and-pinion speed-sens steering Rack-and-pinion speed-sens steering
Front brakes Disc brakes, internally ventilated and perforated Disc brakes, internally ventilated and perforated Disc brakes, internally ventilated and perforated
Rear brakes Disc brakes, internally ventilated Disc brakes, internally ventilated Disc brakes, internally ventilated
Dimensions & weights
Kerb weight/payload capacity (kg) [8] 1825/295 1910/295 1825/295
Perm. GVW (kg) 2120 2205 2120
Maximum roof load (kg) 75 75 75
Boot capacity (VDA) (I) 235–339 235–339 235–339
Turning circle (m) 11.04 11.04 11.04
Permitted towing capacity unbraked/braked (kg) – – –

SL-Class technical data for download

Simply click on the link below to access the technical data for the SL-Class. Along with information on the engine, performance and fuel consumption, you’ll also find the data for the power transmission, chassis and dimensions and weight.

The technical data are available in PDF format. To view them, you will need Acrobat Reader from Adobe, available to download for free at www.adobe.com.

Further information on the official fuel consumption and the official, specific CO2 emissions for new passenger cars can be found in the publication "Leitfaden über den Kraftstoffverbrauch und die CO2-Emissionen neuer Personenkraftwagen" [fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in new passenger cars], which is available free of charge from all showrooms and from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH.

Figures in brackets for automatic transmission.

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