Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp) /Roadster 1957 - 1963/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II)?

Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp)?

12.5 l/100 km
18.8 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l

How fast is 1957 SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp)?

250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 10 sec
0-60 mph: 9.5 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1957 300 SL (215 Hp)?

215 Hp, 275 Nm
203 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1957 300 SL (215 Hp)?

3.0 l
2996 cm³
182.83 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (215 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) Roadster 1957 300 SL (215 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1957 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

4570 mm
179.92 in.

What is the width of 1957 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

1790 mm
70.47 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1957 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp)?

1330 kg
2932 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1957 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp)?

1660 kg
3660 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1957 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL Roadster (W198 II)

Modification (Engine)

300 SL (215 Hp)

Start of production

May, 1957

End of production

February, 1963

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.5 l/100 km 18.8 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10 sec

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

9.5 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

6.2 kg/Hp, 161.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.8 kg/Nm, 206.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

215 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

71.8 Hp/l

Torque

275 Nm @ 4600 rpm. 203 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 198.980

Engine displacement

2996 cm³ 182.83 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

85 mm 3.35 in.

Piston Stroke

88 mm 3.46 in.

Compression ratio

8.55:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Direct injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

15 l 15.85 US qt | 13.2 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

15.5 l 16.38 US qt | 13.64 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1330 kg 2932 lbs.

Max. weight

1660 kg 3660 lbs.

Max load

330 kg 728 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

100 l 26.42 US gal | 22 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4570 mm 179.92 in.

Width

1790 mm 70.47 in.

Height

1300 mm 51.18 in.

Wheelbase

2400 mm 94.49 in.

Front track

1398 mm 55.04 in.

Rear (Back) track

1448 mm 57.01 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

130 mm 5.12 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.5 m 37.73 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

4 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent coil spring

Front brakes

Drum

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Tire size

165/90 R 15

Wheel rim size

5.5J x 15

Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp) /1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963/