Compare: Mercedes-Benz SL 2001 Roadster 306 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R230)

Modification (Engine)

SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

July, 2001 year

End of production

March, 2006 year

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

19.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.7 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.3 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 4

CO₂ emissions

321 g/km

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

306 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Torque

460 Nm @ 2700-4250 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 113.963

Engine displacement

4966 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

97 mm

Piston Stroke

84 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l

Coolant

11.5 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1770 kg

Max. weight

2140 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

235 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

317 l

Fuel tank capacity

80 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4535 mm

Width

1815 mm

Width including mirrors

2050 mm

Height

1298 mm

Wheelbase

2560 mm

Front track

1559 mm

Rear (Back) track

1547 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.29-0.34

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Hydraulic elements, Independent multi-link suspension

Rear suspension

Hydraulic elements, Independent multi-link suspension

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

255/45 R17

Wheel rims size

8.5J x 17