Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 300 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 300 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC /Roadster 2009 - 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 300 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?

9.3 l/100 km
25.3 US mpg
30.4 UK mpg
10.8 km/l

How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz SL SL 300 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?

217 g/km CO₂
Euro 5

How fast is 2009 SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 300 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 2009 SL 300 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?

231 Hp, 300 Nm
221 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2009 SL 300 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?

3.0 l
2996 cm³
182.83 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 300 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?

6, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) Roadster 2009 SL 300 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

4562 mm
179.61 in.

What is the width of 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

1820 mm
71.65 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 300 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?

1740 kg
3836 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 300 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?

2110 kg
4652 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

235 - 339 l
8.3 - 12 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 300 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?

7, automatic transmission

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    - AMG SL 63 V8 (525 Hp) SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC
    - SL 600 V12 (517 Hp) Automatic
    - SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic
    - SL 350 V6 (316 Hp) 7G-TRONIC
    - SL 300 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC
    - SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R230, facelift 2008)

Modification (Engine)

SL 300 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC

Start of production

April, 2009

End of production

December, 2011

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

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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)

6.8 l/100 km 34.6 US mpg
41.5 UK mpg
14.7 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)

9.3 l/100 km 25.3 US mpg
30.4 UK mpg
10.8 km/l

CO₂ emissions (NEDC)

217 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

Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h

26.4 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph

Emission standard

Euro 5

Weight-to-power ratio

7.5 kg/Hp, 132.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.8 kg/Nm, 172.4 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.

Maximum engine speed

6500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 272.949

Engine displacement

2996 cm³ 182.83 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

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

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

Coolant

7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1740 kg 3836 lbs.

Max. weight

2110 kg 4652 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, 330 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 300 mm

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

Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 300 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC /2009, 2010, 2011/