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SL
2003
Mercedes-Benz
SL
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
Updated Aug 25, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2003
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
R230
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Powertrain
Engine Name
600 5G-Tronic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
500 hp
Power (kW)
368 kW
Torque
800 Nm (590 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h
(155 mph)
0–60 mph
4.5 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
4.7 seconds
Displacement
5,513 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,535 mm
(178.5 in)
Width
1,815 mm
(71.5 in)
Height
1,298 mm
(51.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,560 mm
(100.8 in)
Curb weight
1,925 kg
(4,244 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,800 - 3,500 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
8 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
89 mm
(3.5 in)
Stroke
80.2 mm
(3.2 in)
Compression Ratio
9 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Turbocharger
Twin-turbo
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Brakes
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
80 litres
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
23.3 litres / 100 km
Highway
10.9 litres / 100 km
Combined
15.5 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
346 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,559 mm
(61.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,547 mm
(60.9 in)
Turning Circle
11 m
Ground Clearance
133 mm
(5.2 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
950 mm
(37.4 in)
Weight
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
0 kg
(0 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
0 kg
(0 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé-Cabriolet
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Automatic Anti-glare
Driver side
Passenger side
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Aspheric
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Tinted Windows
Second Row
Rear Window
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Yes
Lights
Main Beam
Xenon
Low Beam
Xenon
Rear Lights
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Yes
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
66.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Material
Alloy
Number of Spokes
7
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Air Condition
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
Yes
Media Format
DVD
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Multiple CD Changer
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Yes
Displays
Center Display
6.5"
Rear-view Mirror
Anti-glare
Automatic
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Cooled
Armrest Hatch
Front
Under Seats
Front
Rear
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
12V Outlet
Trunk
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Adjustments
User Memory
Material
Leather
Channels
Yes
Volume
Yes
Mute Audio
Yes
Adjustments
Tilt
Powered
Telescope
Powered
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
317 litres
Volume (Roof Folded)
235 litres
Design
Transmission Knob Material
Leather
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Yes
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Heated Seats
Yes
Armrest
Middle
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Areas
Cushion
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Yes
Speed Limiter
Yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Other Features
GPS
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Yes
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Brake Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Front
Rear
Rain Sensors
Yes
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Safety Testing
General
Not Tested by Euro NCAP
Yes
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Pillar
B-Pillar, Left
Passenger Seat
Behind
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
D2S (xenon)
H7
Main Beam
H7
Fog Light, Front
H11
Fog Light, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Cornering Light
H7
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BAU15s (PY21W)
Read Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
License Plate Light
SV8.5 (C5W)
SL
Model
4 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
SL Standard
1963–2025
SL Convertible Generations
6 of 11
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R230
2002–2006
Year
2003
Powertrain
600 5G-Tronic
Horsepower
500 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic
Gasoline
ConvertibleConvertible
RWD
Gasoline