2008 Mercedes-Benz SL

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Specifications

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
65 AMG AMG-SpeedShift Plus 5G-Tronic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
612 hp
Power (kW)
450 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm (738 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
0–60 mph
4.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
4.2 seconds
Displacement
5,980 cc

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
2,020 kg (4,453 lb)

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,800 - 5,100 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 - 4,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
8 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
82.6 mm (3.3 in)
Stroke
93 mm (3.7 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 4
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
23.4 litres / 100 km
Highway
10.4 litres / 100 km
Combined
15.1 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
352 - 362 g/km

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

Head Room, Front
970 mm (38.2 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
2,385 kg (5,258 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
0 kg (0 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
0 kg (0 lb)
Cargo Capacity
365 kg (805 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg (0 lb)

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Coupé-Cabriolet

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Turning Signal
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
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

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
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
  • 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

Comfort Features

Keyless Start
Optional
Cruise Control
Yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Optional

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
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag

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
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
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BAU15s (PY21W)
Read Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
License Plate Light
SV8.5 (C5W)

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