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Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse

2006 – 2008 Germany

The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse had a short production run, from 2006 to 2008. Its petrol engines range from 272 to 517 hp across 3 variants. Top versions deliver 517 hp. 0–100 km/h takes as little as 4.5 s. Compared with the previous generation (2001 – 2006), peak power rose from 500 to 517 hp, and minimum weight went up by 145 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
350 V8 7AT (272 HP)
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 272 hp 6.6 s 250 7-speed automatic
500 V8 7AT (387 HP)
5.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 387 hp 5.4 s 250 7-speed automatic G-Tronic
600 V12 5AT (517 HP)
5.5 L · 12 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 517 hp 4.5 s 250 5-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3498 cm3 (213 ci)
Power
200 KW @ 6000 RPM272 HP @ 6000 RPM268 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 2400-5000 RPM350 Nm @ 2400-5000 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)
6.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-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
4024.1 lbs (1825 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4674.6 lbs (2120 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.9 mpg US (14.8 L/100Km)
Highway
30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Combined
22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
5461 cm3 (333 ci)
Power
285 KW @ 6000 RPM387 HP @ 6000 RPM382 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
391 lb-ft @ 2800-4800 RPM530 Nm @ 2800-4800 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)
5.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-speed automatic G-Tronic

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
4211.6 lbs (1910 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4862 lbs (2205 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
12.9 mpg US (18.2 L/100Km)
Highway
26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
Combined
19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V12
Displacement
5513 cm3 (336 ci)
Power
380 KW @ 5000 RPM517 HP @ 5000 RPM510 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
612 lb-ft @ 1900-3500 RPM830 Nm @ 1900-3500 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)
4.5 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
4509.2 lbs (2045 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5115.6 lbs (2320 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
10.7 mpg US (22 L/100Km)
Highway
23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
Combined
16.9 mpg US (13.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/km
Length4,534 mm
Width1,826 mm
Height1,290 – 1,318 mm
Wheelbase2,560 mm
Curb weight1,825 – 2,045 kg
Torque350 – 830 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.