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Mercedes-Benz SL AMG

2008 – 2012 Germany

The Mercedes-Benz SL AMG was in production from 2008 to 2012. All 2 variants use petrol engines, from 612 to 670 hp. The quickest version sprints to 100 km/h in just 3.8 s. Top speed reaches 320 km/h. Compared with the previous generation (2008 – 2011), peak power rose from 525 to 670 hp, and minimum weight went down by 90 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
6.0L V12 Biturbo 5AT RWD (612 HP)
6.0 L · 12 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 612 hp 4.2 s 249 5-speed automatic
6.0 V12 5AT (670 HP)
6.0 L · 12 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 670 hp 3.8 s 320 5-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
V12
Displacement
5980 cm3 (365 ci)
Power
450 KW @ 4800 RPM612 HP @ 4800 RPM603 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque
738 lb-ft @ 2000-4000 RPM1001 Nm @ 2000-4000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
4.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
255/35 R19 front and 285/30 R19 rear

Dimensions

Length
181.3 in (4605 mm)
Width
71.5 in (1816 mm)
Height
51.1 in (1298 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.7/61.2 in (1,567/1,554 mm)
Wheelbase
100.8 in (2560 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
11.9 cuFT (337 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3
Turning circle (curb to curb)
36.1 ft (11.0 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4673.8 lbs (2120 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
10.9 mpg US (21.6 L/100Km)
Highway
24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Combined
16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V12
Displacement
5980 cm3 (365 ci)
Power
493 KW @ 5400 RPM670 HP @ 5400 RPM661 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque
738 lb-ft @ 5400 RPM1000 Nm @ 5400 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
198.8 mph (320 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
3.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
265/35 R19 (front) - 325/30 R20 (rear)

Dimensions

Length
180.6 in (4587 mm)
Width
77.1 in (1958 mm)
Height
51.4 in (1306 mm)
Front/rear Track
65.5/64.5 in (1,664/1,638 mm)
Wheelbase
100.8 in (2560 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume
7.1 cuFT (201 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4122.6 lbs (1870 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4629.7 lbs (2100 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
10.9 mpg US (21.6 L/100Km)
Highway
23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
Combined
16.3 mpg US (14.4 L/100Km)
Length4,587 – 4,605 mm
Width1,816 – 1,958 mm
Height1,298 – 1,306 mm
Wheelbase2,560 mm
Curb weight1,870 – 2,120 kg
Torque1,000 – 1,001 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.