Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 Automatic (306 hp)

R129 2nd facelift · 1998–2001

General

Turning circle
10.75 m

Body

Number of seats
4
Body type
Roadster
Number of doors
2

Dimensions

Length
4499 mm
Width
1812 mm
Height
1295 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Curb weight
1890 kg
Gross weight
2210 kg
Payload
320 kg
Boot volume (min)
265 L
Boot volume (max)
265 L

Engine

Engine capacity
4,966 cm³
Engine power
306 hp
Max power RPM
up to 5,600 rpm
Maximum torque
460 Nm
Max torque RPM
2,700–4,250 rpm
Engine type
Petrol
Cylinder layout
V
Aspiration
Distributed injection
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
3
Bore
97 mm
Stroke
84.1 mm

Transmission

Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of gears
5
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Multi-link, Shock absorbers, Spring, Stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Multi-link, Shock absorbers, Spring, Stabilizer bar
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc

Performance

Cruising range
from 450 to 830 km
Maximum speed
249 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
6.5 s

Fuel Economy

City fuel consumption
17.9 l/100 km
Highway fuel consumption
9.6 l/100 km
Combined fuel consumption
12.7 l/100 km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel grade
95 octane
Emission standard
EURO III

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