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Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse
2008 – 2011
Germany
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse was in production from 2008 to 2011. Its petrol engines range from 231 to 517 hp across 4 variants. Top versions deliver 517 hp. 0–100 km/h takes as little as 4.5 s.
Body styleNot specified
Production2008 – 2011
Variants4
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power231 – 517 hp
0–100 km/h4.5 – 7.8 s
Top speed250 km/h
Fuel economy9.4 – 13.9 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 7AT RWD (231 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 231 hp | 7.8 s | 250 | 7-speed automatic |
| 350 V6 7AT RWD (315 HP) 3.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 315 hp | 6.2 s | 250 | 7-speed automatic |
| 500 V8 7AT RWD (388 HP) 5.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 387 hp | 5.4 s | 250 | 7-speed automatic |
| 600 V12 5AT RWD (517 HP) 5.5 L · 12 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 517 hp | 4.5 s | 250 | 5-speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 2996 cm3 (183 ci)
- Power
- 170 KW @ 6000 RPM231 HP @ 6000 RPM228 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 221 lb-ft @ 2500-5000 RPM300 Nm @ 2500-5000 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)
- 7.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 255/45 R17W
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
- 4023.4 lbs (1825 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4673.8 lbs (2120 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 224 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 3498 cm3 (213 ci)
- Power
- 232 KW @ 6500 RPM315 HP @ 6500 RPM311 BHP @ 6500 RPM
- Torque
- 266 lb-ft @ 4900 RPM360 Nm @ 4900 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)
- 6.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 255/45 R17W
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
- 4023.4 lbs (1825 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4673.8 lbs (2120 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 16.4 mpg US (14.3 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 236 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
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 255/45 R18
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
- 13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 284 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
- Front: 255/40 R18Z - Rear: 285/35 R18Z
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
- 4508.5 lbs (2045 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5114.7 lbs (2320 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 16.9 mpg US (13.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 330 g/km
Length4,534 mm
Width1,826 mm
Height1,290 – 1,318 mm
Wheelbase2,560 mm
Curb weight1,825 – 2,045 kg
Torque300 – 830 Nm
Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.
