Compare: Mercedes-Benz SL 2003 Roadster 500 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R230)

Modification (Engine)

SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

April, 2003

End of production

January, 2006

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

22.3 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.9 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

14.4 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

346 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

4.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

4.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

4.5 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Emission standard

Euro 4

Weight-to-power ratio

3.9 kg/Hp, 256.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

2.4 kg/Nm, 410.3 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

500 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Power per litre

90.7 Hp/l

Torque

800 Nm @ 1800-3600 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 275.951

Engine displacement

5513 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

82 mm

Piston Stroke

87 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Bi-Turbo, Intercooler

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

9.4 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1950 kg

Max. weight

2300 kg

Max load

350 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

1827 mm

Width including mirrors

2050 mm

Height

1298 mm

Wheelbase

2560 mm

Front track

1559 mm

Rear (Back) track

1537 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.29-0.34

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11 m

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

5 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

Front wheel tires: 255/40 R18, Rear wheel tires: 285/35 R18

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 18, Rear wheel rims: 9.5J x 18