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Variants
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350 MT
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 317 L / 11.2 cu-ft
185 L / 6.5 cu-ft
292 L / 10.3 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
19.0 L / 20.1 qt
21.0 L / 22.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
13.0 L / 13.7 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
114.0 L / 30.1 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
2
2
4
Payload
260 kg / 573 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Tire Size
255/40 R18, 295/35 R18
245/35 ZR20, 285/35 ZR20
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1260 mm / 49.6 in
1318 mm / 51.9 in
Size | Length
4535 mm / 178.5 in
4550 mm / 179.1 in
4586 mm / 180.6 in
Size | Width
1935 mm / 76.2 in
1938 mm / 76.3 in
Track Width | Front
1632.0 mm / 64.3 in
1633.0 mm / 64.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1586.0 mm / 62.4 in
1635.0 mm / 64.4 in
Weight
1690.0 kg / 3725.8 lbs
1545.0 kg / 3406.1 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 20, 10J x 20
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2500 mm / 98.4 in
2670 mm / 105.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.4 sec
3.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.2 sec
3.3 sec
Braking | 100 km/h - 0
36.3 m / 119.1 ft
34.0 m / 111.5 ft
CO2 Emission
245 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.29 ~ 0.34
Fuel Economy
35.6 L/100km / 6.6 MPG (urban) | 15.5 L/100km / 15.2 MPG (highway)
10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
300.0 km/h / 186.4 mph
320.0 km/h / 198.8 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Mid-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
F133
F154BE
Engine | Bore
88.0 mm / 3.5 in
86.5 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.8:1
9.4:1
Engine | Displacement
5.5 L / 334.0 cu-in / 5474.0 cc
3.9 L / 235.2 cu-in / 3855.0 cc
Engine | Power
485.0 hp / 361.7 kW @ 7000 rpm
600.0 hp / 447.4 kW @ 7500 rpm
Engine | Redline
6000 rpm
7500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
88.6 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in
155.6 hp/L / 2.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
75.0 mm / 3.0 in
82.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Torque
569 Nm / 419.7 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
760 Nm / 560.5 lb-ft @ 3000-5250 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V12 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Double clutch transmission (DCT)

Production

Availability
2000 ~ 2006
2017 ~ 2020

Reviews

Neofiliac score
96%
84%
98%
Pros
  • Superb V8 and V12 engine lineup
  • Elegant yet athletic styling
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good styling with the top up
  • Sweet F133 V12 engine
  • Gated manual transmission
  • Exceptional styling with top up or down
  • Enjoyable 7500rpm redline
  • Wonderful engine characteristics despite turbocharging
  • Wonderful handling
  • Great comfort
  • Daily usability
Cons
  • Bad electronics inside
  • ABC suspension problems
  • Unbefitting V6 offered
  • Very little cargo space
  • Awkward with the roll-over hoops
  • Too many electronics

Price

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