Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic /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 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic?

11.6 l/100 km
20.3 US mpg
24.4 UK mpg
8.6 km/l

How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz SL SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic?

272 g/km CO₂
Euro 5

How fast is 2008 SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic?

250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.4 sec
0-60 mph: 5.1 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2008 SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic?

388 Hp, 530 Nm
391 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2008 SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic?

5.5 l
5461 cm³
333.25 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) Roadster 2008 SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic?

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 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic?

1835 kg
4045 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic?

2205 kg
4861 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 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic?

7, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R230, facelift 2008)

Modification (Engine)

SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

April, 2008

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)

17.3 l/100 km 13.6 US mpg
16.3 UK mpg
5.8 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)

8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg
33.6 UK mpg
11.9 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)

11.6 l/100 km 20.3 US mpg
24.4 UK mpg
8.6 km/l

CO₂ emissions (NEDC)

272 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

5.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

5.1 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph

Emission standard

Euro 5

Weight-to-power ratio

4.7 kg/Hp, 211.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.5 kg/Nm, 288.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

388 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

71 Hp/l

Torque

530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm. 391 lb.-ft. @ 2800-4800 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 273.965

Engine displacement

5461 cm³ 333.25 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

98 mm 3.86 in.

Piston Stroke

90.5 mm 3.56 in.

Compression ratio

10.7:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

8.5 l 8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11.6 l 12.26 US qt | 10.21 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1835 kg 4045 lbs.

Max. weight

2205 kg 4861 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

Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension

Rear suspension

Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension

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

255/40 R18

Wheel rim size

8.5J x 18

Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic /2008, 2009, 2010, 2011/