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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 (Dual-clutch), 7-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
63 AMG AMG SpeedShift MCT 7-speed
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
525 hp
Power (kW)
386 kW
Torque
630 Nm (465 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
0–60 mph
4.4 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
4.6 seconds

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
1,870 kg (4,123 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
5,200 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
102.2 mm (4.0 in)
Stroke
94.6 mm (3.7 in)
Compression Ratio
Displacement
6,208 cc
11.3 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Service Intervals
Air Filter
60,000 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 (Dual-clutch), 7-speed

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
21.4 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
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 emblem
CO₂, Combined
330 g/km
Head Room, Front
970 mm (38.2 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
2,225 kg (4,905 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
0 kg (0 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
0 kg (0 lb)
Cargo Capacity
355 kg (783 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
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Optional
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
525 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission