Mercedes-Benz SL SL (W113)

Mercedes-Benz - SL (W113)

Details-
BrandMercedes-Benz
ModelSL
GenerationSL (W113)
Modification230 SL (150 Hp) Manual 4-speed
Start Of ProductionJuly, 1963
End Of ProductionJanuary, 1967

Performance

The car has a moderate performance with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 11.1 seconds and a maximum speed of 200 km/h.

Specs-
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph11.1 sec
Max Speed200 km/h 124.27 mph

Body & Dimensions

The Mercedes-Benz SL is a sleek and powerful roadster with a 2-seat configuration, featuring a length of 168.7 inches, width of 69.29 inches, and height of 51.97 inches. It has a wheelbase of 94.49 inches and a turning circle of 34.12 feet.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeRoadster
Seats2
Doors2
Length4285 mm 168.7 in.
Width1760 mm 69.29 in.
Height1320 mm 51.97 in.
Wheelbase2400 mm 94.49 in.
Front Track1486 mm 58.5 in.
Rear Track1487 mm 58.54 in.
Min Turning Circle10.4 m 34.12 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance125 mm 4.92 in.

Fuel Consumption

The car model is SL, which runs on Petrol (Gasoline) with a combined fuel consumption of 10.2 l/100 km (23.06 US mpg, 27.69 UK mpg, 9.8 km/l).

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined10.2 l/100 km 23.06 US mpg 27.69 UK mpg 9.8 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Mercedes-Benz SL is a rear-wheel drive, inline-6 cylinder engine car with a 2.3L engine displacement, producing 150 Hp at 5500 rpm and 196 Nm of torque at 4200 rpm. It has a 4-speed manual transmission and a top speed of around 200 km/h.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power150 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power Per Litre65 Hp/l
Torque196 Nm @ 4200 rpm. 144.56 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine Model CodeM 127.981
Engine Displacement2306 cm3 140.72 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders6
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore82 mm 3.23 in.
Piston Stroke72.8 mm 2.87 in.
Compression Ratio9.3
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel Injection SystemMulti-port manifold injection
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainSOHC
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification20W-50
Coolant10.8 l 11.41 US qt | 9.5 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelRear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox4 gears, manual transmission
Front SuspensionCoil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear SuspensionCoil spring

Brakes

The car is a SL model with disc front brakes and drum rear brakes. It has a cone worm and recirculation balls steering type and comes with 185 HR 14 tires and 5.5 J x 14 H wheel rims.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesDisc
Rear BrakesDrum
Steering TypeCone worm with recirculation balls
Tires Size185 HR 14
Wheel Rims Size5.5 J x 14 H

Weight & Capacity

The SL model boasts an impressive power-to-weight ratio of 8.6 kg/Hp and a torque-to-weight ratio of 6.6 kg/Nm, making it a formidable performer on the road. With a kerb weight of 1295 kg and a maximum weight of 1650 kg, this car is designed for agility and responsiveness. The spacious trunk offers a minimum of 340 liters of storage, and the 65-liter fuel tank provides a decent range. Towing capacity is also respectable, with a permitted trailer load of up to 1200 kg with brakes.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio8.6 kg/Hp, 115.8 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio6.6 kg/Nm, 151.4 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1295 kg 2854.99 lbs.
Max Weight1650 kg 3637.63 lbs.
Max Load355 kg 782.64 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum340 l 12.01 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent1200 kg 2645.55 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes685 kg 1510.17 lbs.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Mercedes-Benz - SL (W113)

The length of the Mercedes-Benz SL is 168.7 inches.

The Mercedes-Benz SL has 2 seats.

The turning circle of the Mercedes-Benz SL is 34.12 feet.

The 0-62 mph acceleration time is also 11.1 seconds.

The car has a maximum speed of 200 km/h (124.27 mph).

The spec sheet does not include information regarding comparisons to other cars in its class.

The car runs on Petrol (Gasoline).

The combined fuel consumption is 10.2 l/100 km (23.06 US mpg, 27.69 UK mpg, 9.8 km/l).

The car model is SL.

The engine displacement of the Mercedes-Benz SL is 2.3L (2306 cm3 or 140.72 cu. in.).

The transmission type of the Mercedes-Benz SL is a 4-speed manual transmission.

The drive type of the Mercedes-Benz SL is Rear Wheel Drive (RWD).

It has disc front brakes and drum rear brakes.

It has a cone worm and recirculation balls steering type.

It comes with 185 HR 14 tires and 5.5 J x 14 H wheel rims.

The SL comes equipped with a twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 469 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque.

The SL features advanced safety technologies such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring.

The SL gets an estimated 19 mpg city and 22 mpg highway.

The SL model has a permitted trailer load of up to 1200 kg with brakes.

The trunk offers a minimum of 340 liters of storage space.

The fuel tank capacity is 65 liters.