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SL
2008
Mercedes-Benz
SL
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
Updated Aug 25, 2026
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Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2008
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
R230 2nd Facelift
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Powertrain
Engine Name
500 7G-Tronic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
388 hp
Power (kW)
285 kW
Torque
530 Nm (391 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h
(155 mph)
0–60 mph
5.1 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
5.4 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,562 mm
(179.6 in)
Width
1,820 mm
(71.7 in)
Height
1,317 mm
(51.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,560 mm
(100.8 in)
Curb weight
1,810 kg
(3,990 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,800 - 4,800 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
7.5 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
5,461 cc
98 mm
(3.9 in)
Stroke
90.5 mm
(3.6 in)
Compression Ratio
10.7 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Service Intervals
Air Filter
80,000 km / 4 years
Fuel Filter
80,000 km / 4 years
Spark Plug
110,000 km / 4 years
Brake Fluid
30,000 km / 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant
250,000 km / 15 years
Interior Filter
30,000 km / 2 years
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 5
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
17.3 litres / 100 km
Highway
8.4 litres / 100 km
Combined
11.6 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
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
125 mm
(4.9 in)
Interior
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé-Cabriolet
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Turning Signal
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Tachometer
Analogue
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Features
Comfort Features
Keyless Start
Optional
Cruise Control
Yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Other Features
GPS
Safety & Security
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
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
B-Pillar, Left
B-Pillar, Right
Passenger Seat
in Front of
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
Mercedes-Benz
581 vehicles
CO₂, Combined
272 g/km
Head Room, Front
970 mm
(38.2 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
2,205 kg
(4,861 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
0 kg
(0 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
0 kg
(0 lb)
Cargo Capacity
395 kg
(871 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Tinted Windows
Second Row
Rear Window
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Yes
Lights
Main Beam
Xenon
Low Beam
Xenon
Fog Lights
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
Tightening Torque
130 Nm
Air Condition
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
Yes
Media Format
CD
DVD
Memory Card Reader
Bluetooth
Yes
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Yes
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
339 litres
Volume (Roof Folded)
235 litres
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Heated Seats
Yes
Optional
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Optional
Rain Sensors
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
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
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
D1S (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
SL
Model
4 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BAU15s (PY21W)
Read Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
License Plate Light
SV8.5 (C5W)
Convertible
Variant
SL Standard
1963–2025
SL Convertible Generations
8 of 11
R230 2nd Facelift
2008–2012
Year
2008
Powertrain
500 7G-Tronic
Horsepower
388 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic
Gasoline
Convertible
RWD
Gasoline
