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Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse
1998 – 2001
Germany
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is a car built from 1998 to 2001. All 4 variants use petrol engines, from 204 to 394 hp. Top speed goes up to 250 km/h.
Body styleNot specified
Production1998 – 2001
Variants4
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power204 – 394 hp
0–100 km/h6.1 – 9.7 s
Top speed232 – 250 km/h
Fuel economy10.7 – 15.5 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 V6 5MT RWD (204 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 204 hp | 9.7 s | 232 | 5-Speed manual |
| 320 V6 5AT RWD (226 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 224 hp | 8.4 s | 238 | 5-speed automatic |
| 500 V8 5AT RWD (306 HP) 5.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 306 hp | 6.5 s | 250 | 5-speed automatic |
| 600 V12 5AT RWD (394 HP) 6.0 L · 12 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 394 hp | 6.1 s | 250 | 5-speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 2799 cm3 (171 ci)
- Power
- 150 KW @ 5700 RPM204 HP @ 5700 RPM201 BHP @ 5700 RPM
- Torque
- 199 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM270 Nm @ 3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 144 mph (232 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/55 R16Z
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 71.3 in (1811 mm)
- Height
- 50.8 in (1290 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.2/59.8 in (1,529/1,519 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 99.2 in (2520 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 8.9 cuFT (252 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.32
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3781 lbs (1715 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4696 lbs (2130 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 251 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 3199 cm3 (195 ci)
- Power
- 165 KW @ 5600 RPM224 HP @ 5600 RPM221 BHP @ 5600 RPM
- Torque
- 232 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM315 Nm @ 3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 148 mph (238 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.4 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/55 R16Z
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 71.3 in (1811 mm)
- Height
- 50.8 in (1290 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.2/59.8 in (1,529/1,519 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 99.2 in (2520 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 8.9 cuFT (252 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.32
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3825 lbs (1735 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4738 lbs (2149 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 14.6 mpg US (16.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 258 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4966 cm3 (303 ci)
- Power
- 225 KW @ 5600 RPM306 HP @ 5600 RPM302 BHP @ 5600 RPM
- Torque
- 339 lb-ft @ 2700-4250 RPM460 Nm @ 2700-4250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/55ZR16
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 71.3 in (1811 mm)
- Height
- 50.8 in (1290 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.2/59.8 in (1,529/1,519 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 99.2 in (2520 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 8.9 cuFT (252 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.32
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3957 lbs (1795 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4872 lbs (2210 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 12.5 mpg US (18.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 293 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V12
- Displacement
- 5987 cm3 (365 ci)
- Power
- 290 KW @ 5200 RPM394 HP @ 5200 RPM389 BHP @ 5200 RPM
- Torque
- 420 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM570 Nm @ 3800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 245/45 R17Z
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 71.3 in (1811 mm)
- Height
- 50.8 in (1290 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.2/59.8 in (1,529/1,519 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 99.2 in (2520 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 8.9 cuFT (252 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.32
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4310 lbs (1955 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5115 lbs (2320 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 10.1 mpg US (23.3 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 15.2 mpg US (15.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 370 g/km
Length4,470 mm
Width1,811 mm
Height1,290 mm
Wheelbase2,520 mm
Curb weight1,715 – 1,955 kg
Torque270 – 570 Nm
Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.
