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2008 Mercedes-Benz SL

GermanyGasolineRWDConvertible

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesSafety & SecurityOther

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
600 5G-Tronic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
517 hp
Power (kW)
380 kW
Torque
830 Nm (612 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
0–60 mph
4.3 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
4.5 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
1,945 kg (4,288 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,900 - 3,500 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
8 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
5,513 cc
82 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke
87 mm (3.4 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
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
21.3 litres / 100 km
Highway
9.5 litres / 100 km
Combined
13.9 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
Yes
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 emblem
CO₂, Combined
330 g/km
Head Room, Front
970 mm (38.2 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
2,320 kg (5,115 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
0 kg (0 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
0 kg (0 lb)
Cargo Capacity
375 kg (827 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
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
DriverYes
PassengerYes
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
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BAU15s (PY21W)
Read Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
License Plate Light
SV8.5 (C5W)
Convertible
Variant
SL Convertible Generations8 of 11
Year
Powertrain
Horsepower
517 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission