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Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse
2001 – 2006
Germany
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse was in production from 2001 to 2006. All 4 variants use petrol engines, from 245 to 500 hp. The most powerful version produces 500 hp. The fastest version needs 4.7 s to reach 100 km/h. Against its predecessor (1998 – 2001), peak power rose from 394 to 500 hp, and minimum weight went down by 35 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production2001 – 2006
Variants4
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power245 – 500 hp
0–100 km/h4.7 – 7.2 s
Top speed249 – 250 km/h
Fuel economy11.5 – 14.0 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 V6 5AT RWD (245 HP) 3.7 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 245 hp | 7.2 s | 249 | 5-speed automatic |
| 350 V6 6MT RWD (245 HP) 3.7 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 245 hp | 7.2 s | 250 | 6-Speed manual |
| 500 V8 5AT RWD (306 HP) 5.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 306 hp | 6.3 s | 250 | 5-speed automatic |
| 600 V12 5AT RWD (500 HP) 5.5 L · 12 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 500 hp | 4.7 s | 250 | 5-speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 3724 cm3 (227 ci)
- Power
- 180 KW @ 5750 RPM245 HP @ 5750 RPM241 BHP @ 5750 RPM
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM350 Nm @ 3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155 mph (249 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 255/45R17W
Dimensions
- Length
- 178.5 in (4534 mm)
- Width
- 71.9 in (1826 mm)
- Height
- 51.9 in (1318 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61.4/60.9 in (1,560/1,547 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.8 in (2560 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 8.3 cuFT (235 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.29
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3704 lbs (1680 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4519 lbs (2050 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 13.4 mpg US (17.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 276 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 3724 cm3 (227 ci)
- Power
- 180 KW @ 5750 RPM245 HP @ 5750 RPM241 BHP @ 5750 RPM
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM350 Nm @ 3000 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)
- 7.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 255/45R17W
Dimensions
- Length
- 178.5 in (4534 mm)
- Width
- 71.9 in (1826 mm)
- Height
- 51.9 in (1318 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61.4/60.9 in (1,560/1,547 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.8 in (2560 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 8.3 cuFT (235 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.29
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3869 lbs (1755 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4519 lbs (2050 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 13.7 mpg US (17.2 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 276 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)
- 6.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 255/45 R17
Dimensions
- Length
- 178.5 in (4534 mm)
- Width
- 71.9 in (1826 mm)
- Height
- 51.1 in (1298 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61.4/60.9 in (1,560/1,547 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.8 in (2560 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 8.3 cuFT (235 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.29
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4068.2 lbs (1845 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4718.7 lbs (2140 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 12.3 mpg US (19.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 304 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V12
- Displacement
- 5513 cm3 (336 ci)
- Power
- 368 KW @ 5000 RPM500 HP @ 5000 RPM493 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 590 lb-ft @ 1800-3500 RPM800 Nm @ 1800-3500 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)
- 4.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 255/40 R18Z (Front) / 285/35 R18Z (Rear)
Dimensions
- Length
- 178.5 in (4534 mm)
- Width
- 71.9 in (1826 mm)
- Height
- 50.8 in (1290 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61.4/60.5 in (1,560/1,537 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.8 in (2560 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 8.3 cuFT (235 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.29
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4464 lbs (2025 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5071 lbs (2300 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 10.5 mpg US (22.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 346 g/km
Length4,534 mm
Width1,826 mm
Height1,290 – 1,318 mm
Wheelbase2,560 mm
Curb weight1,680 – 2,025 kg
Torque350 – 800 Nm
Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.
