The SL model is a high-performance car that can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 210 km/h. Its impressive acceleration and speed make it an exciting drive.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
8.8 sec
Max Speed
210 km/h 130.49 mph
Body & Dimensions
The Mercedes-Benz SL is a sleek and powerful roadster with a 2-seat capacity, featuring a compact length of 172.83 inches and a wheelbase of 96.85 inches. Its agile handling is facilitated by a short turning circle of 33.92 feet.
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Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
Length
4390 mm 172.83 in.
Width
1790 mm 70.47 in.
Height
1300 mm 51.18 in.
Wheelbase
2460 mm 96.85 in.
Front Track
1452 mm 57.17 in.
Rear Track
1440 mm 56.69 in.
Min Turning Circle
10.34 m 33.92 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The car model SL is a petrol (gasoline) vehicle with a combined fuel consumption of 13 liters per 100 km, which is equivalent to 18.09 US miles per gallon or 21.73 UK miles per gallon, and has a fuel efficiency of 7.69 kilometers per liter.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
13 l/100 km 18.09 US mpg 21.73 UK mpg 7.69 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The car has a SL model with a front, longitudinal 8-cylinder V-engine and a manual transmission that delivers 200 Hp and 211 Nm of torque. The engine has a displacement of 3499 cm3, a bore of 92 mm, a piston stroke of 65.8 mm, and a compression ratio of 9.5. The engine is naturally aspirated, has a SOHC valvetrain, and uses multi-port manifold injection. The car has a rear wheel drive and a double wishbone front suspension and trailing arm rear suspension. It has a 4-speed manual transmission and a 14.3 l coolant capacity.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
200 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power Per Litre
57.2 Hp/l
Torque
211 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 155.63 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
M 116 E 35 / 116.982
Engine Displacement
3499 cm3 213.52 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke
65.8 mm 2.59 in.
Compression Ratio
9.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50
Coolant
14.3 l 15.11 US qt | 12.58 UK qt
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
Rear Suspension
Trailing arm
Brakes
The Mercedes-Benz SL is a well-equipped car with ventilated discs for front brakes and disc brakes for the rear. It features a cone worm with recirculation balls steering type and hydraulic power steering. The car comes with 205/70 R14 tires and 6.5J x 14 wheel rims.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs, 278 mm
Rear Brakes
Disc, 279 mm
Steering Type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size
Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14 Rear wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Wheel Rims Size
Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14
Weight & Capacity
The Mercedes-Benz SL is a high-performance sports car with impressive weight-to-power and weight-to-torque ratios. With a kerb weight of 1540 kg and a maximum weight of 1960 kg, it has a maximum load capacity of 420 kg. The car has a fuel tank capacity of 90 liters and a maximum trunk boot space of 252 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
7.7 kg/Hp, 129.9 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.3 kg/Nm, 137 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1540 kg 3395.12 lbs.
Max Weight
1960 kg 4321.06 lbs.
Max Load
420 kg 925.94 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
252 l 8.9 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1200 kg 2645.55 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
750 kg 1653.47 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Mercedes-Benz - SL (R107)
The Mercedes-Benz SL is a 2-seater roadster.
The Mercedes-Benz SL has a length of 172.83 inches.
The Mercedes-Benz SL has a turning circle of 33.92 feet.
8.8 seconds
210 km/h (130.49 mph)
It can accelerate from 0-62 mph in 8.8 seconds.
The SL model is a petrol (gasoline) vehicle.
The SL model has a combined fuel consumption of 13 liters per 100 km.
The SL model gets 18.09 US miles per gallon or 21.73 UK miles per gallon.
The car has a power output of 200 Hp.
The car has a 4-speed manual transmission.
The engine is placed in a front, longitudinal layout.
Ventilated discs for front and disc for rear
Cone worm with recirculation balls
6.5J x 14
The SL features a twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 469 horsepower and a top speed of 190 mph.
Standard features include a panoramic sunroof, adaptive cruise control, and a Burmester sound system.
The starting price for the SL is $109,950.
The weight-to-power ratio of the Mercedes-Benz SL is 7.7 kg/Hp, with 129.9 Hp/tonne.
The maximum load capacity of the Mercedes-Benz SL is 420 kg.
The fuel tank capacity of the Mercedes-Benz SL is 90 liters.
