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Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic /2003, 2004, 2005, 2006/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic /Roadster 2003 - 2006/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz SL (R230)?
Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic?
14.4 l/100 km
16.3 US mpg
19.6 UK mpg
6.9 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz SL SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic?
346 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is 2003 SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 4.7 sec
0-60 mph: 4.5 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2003 SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic?
500 Hp, 800 Nm
590 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2003 SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic?
5.5 l
5513 cm3
336.42 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic?
12, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Roadster 2003 SL 600 V12 (500 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 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
4535 mm
178.54 in.
What is the width of 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
1827 mm
71.93 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic?
1950 kg
4299 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic?
2300 kg
5071 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
235 - 317 l
8.3 - 11.2 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic?
5, automatic transmission
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General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
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
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
22.3 l/100 km 10.5 US mpg
12.7 UK mpg
4.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
9.9 l/100 km 23.8 US mpg
28.5 UK mpg
10.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
14.4 l/100 km 16.3 US mpg
19.6 UK mpg
6.9 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
346 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
4.5 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph
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

Engine specs

Power
500 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre
90.7 Hp/l
Torque
800 Nm @ 1800-3600 rpm. 590 lb.-ft. @ 1800-3600 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 275.951
Engine displacement
5513 cm3 336.42 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
12
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
82 mm 3.23 in.
Piston Stroke
87 mm 3.43 in.
Compression ratio
9:1
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Bi-Turbo, Intercooler
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
9.4 l 9.93 US qt | 8.27 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1950 kg 4299 lbs.
Max. weight
2300 kg 5071 lbs.
Max load
350 kg 772 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
235 l 8.3 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
317 l 11.2 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal
Max. roof load
75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4535 mm 178.54 in.
Width
1827 mm 71.93 in.
Width including mirrors
2050 mm 80.71 in.
Height
1298 mm 51.1 in.
Wheelbase
2560 mm 100.79 in.
Front track
1559 mm 61.38 in.
Rear (Back) track
1537 mm 60.51 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.29-0.34
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11 m 36.09 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
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