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Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC /2008, 2009, 2010, 2011/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC /Roadster 2008 - 2011/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008)?
Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?
9.4 l/100 km
25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz SL SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?
224 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is 2008 SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.8 sec
0-60 mph: 7.4 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2008 SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?
231 Hp, 300 Nm
221 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2008 SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?
3.0 l
2996 cm3
182.83 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?
6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) Roadster 2008 SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
4562 mm
179.61 in.
What is the width of 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
1820 mm
71.65 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?
1750 kg
3858 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?
2120 kg
4674 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
235 - 339 l
8.3 - 12 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?
7, automatic transmission
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General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Generation
SL (R230, facelift 2008)
Modification (Engine)
SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC
Start of production
April, 2008
End of production
December, 2011
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
13.5 l/100 km 17.4 US mpg
20.9 UK mpg
7.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
7 l/100 km 33.6 US mpg
40.4 UK mpg
14.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
9.4 l/100 km 25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
224 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
7.4 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph
Emission standard
Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio
7.6 kg/Hp, 132 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.8 kg/Nm, 171.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
231 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
77.1 Hp/l
Torque
300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. 221 lb.-ft. @ 2500-5000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 272.949
Engine displacement
2996 cm3 182.83 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
88 mm 3.46 in.
Piston Stroke
82.1 mm 3.23 in.
Compression ratio
11.3:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1750 kg 3858 lbs.
Max. weight
2120 kg 4674 lbs.
Max load
370 kg 816 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
235 l 8.3 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
339 l 12 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal
Max. roof load
75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4562 mm 179.61 in.
Width
1820 mm 71.65 in.
Width including mirrors
2069 mm 81.46 in.
Height
1317 mm 51.85 in.
Wheelbase
2560 mm 100.79 in.
Front track
1559 mm 61.38 in.
Rear (Back) track
1547 mm 60.91 in.
Front overhang
985 mm 38.78 in.
Rear overhang
1017 mm 40.04 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.04 m 36.22 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
7 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension
Coil spring, Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
255/45 R 17
Wheel rim size
8.5 J x 17