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Mercedes Benz SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 300 (2008)

Mercedes Benz SL (R230) 350 (2002)

Mercedes Benz SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 350 (2008)

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Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders

V 6

Engine Code

112.972

Fuel type

Petrol

Fuel System

Indirect Injection. Variable Intake

MPI - Bosch ME 2.8

Indirect Injection.

Lubrication

Engine Cooling

Engine Alignment

Longitudinal

Engine Position

Front

Engine displacement

182.8 cu-in / 2996 cm³

227.3 cu-in / 3724 cm³

213.5 cu-in / 3498 cm³

Bore

3.46 inches
88.0 mm

3.82 inches
97.0 mm

3.66 inches
92.9 mm

Stroke

3.23 inches
82.1 mm

3.31 inches
84.0 mm

3.39 inches
86.0 mm

Number of valves

Aspiration

N/A

Compression Ratio

10.1

Max. RPM

Total System Power

Total System Torque

Horsepower

228 HP / 231 PS / 170 kW @ 6000 rpm

242 HP / 245 PS / 180 kW @ 5750 rpm

311 HP / 315 PS / 232 kW @ 6500 rpm

Maximum torque

221 lb-ft / 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm

258 lb-ft / 350 Nm @ 3000 rpm

265 lb-ft / 360 Nm @ 4900 rpm

Total electric power

Total electric torque

Number of electric engines

Electric engine #1 type

Electric engine #1 Power

Electric engine #1 Torque

Electric engine #2 type

Electric engine #2 Power

Electric engine #2 Torque

Electric engine #3 type

Electric engine #3 Power

Electric engine #3 Torque

Electric engine #4 type

Electric engine #4 Power

Electric engine #4 Torque

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds

Clutch Type

Automatic

Sequential

Automatic

Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Body

Cabrio

Num. of Doors

Num. of Seats

Seat distribution

Front legroom

Rear seat legroom

Third row legroom

Front shoulder room

Rear shoulder room

Third row shoulder room

Front head room

Rear head room

Third row head room

Wheelbase

100.79 inches / 256.0 cm

Length

179.61 inches / 456.2 cm

178.74 inches / 454.0 cm

179.61 inches / 456.2 cm

Width

71.65 inches / 182.0 cm

Width with mirrors

Height

51.85 inches / 131.7 cm

51.18 inches / 130.0 cm

51.85 inches / 131.7 cm

Front Axle

61.38 inches / 155.9 cm

Rear Axle

60.91 inches / 154.7 cm

Ground clearance

Cargo box inside length

Cargo box inside height

Cargo width

Max. width at wheelhouse

Loading height

Rear door width

Rear door height

Side door width

Side door height

Approach angle (deg)

Breakover (Rampover) angle (deg)

Departure angle (deg)

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx

0.30

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions

Vented Discs

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions

Discs

Vented Discs

Discs

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions

255/45 R17

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions

255/45 R17

Front Wheels Width

8.5

Rear Wheels Width

8.5

Curb Weight

4001 lbs / 1815 kg

3682 lbs / 1670 kg

4023 lbs / 1825 kg

Dry Weight

Max. Towing Capacity Weight

Weight/Power Output Ratio

7.86 Kg/hp

6.82 Kg/hp

5.79 Kg/hp

Trunk / Boot capacity

12 cu-ft / 339 L

- cu-ft / 235-317 L

12 cu-ft / 339 L

Trunk / Boot First Row

Trunk / Boot Second Row

Trunk / Boot Third Row

Steering

Rack and pinion Electric

Turning circle

Steering wheel lock-to-lock

Front Suspension

Coil springs.

Multi-link

Coil springs.

Rear Suspension

Coil Springs.

Multi-link

Coil Springs.

Top Speed

155 Mph / 250 km/h

Acceleration 0 to 60 mph (0 to 96 Km/h)

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph)

7.8 s

7.2 s

6.2 s

Acceleration 0 to 400m (1/4 quarter mile)

Acceleration 0 to 1000m

Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City NEDC

17 MPG
13.5 L/100 km
21 MPG UK

14 MPG
17.2 L/100 km
16 MPG UK

17 MPG
13.8 L/100 km
20 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road NEDC

35 MPG
6.8 L/100 km
42 MPG UK

28 MPG
8.3 L/100 km
34 MPG UK

33 MPG
7.2 L/100 km
39 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined NEDC

25 MPG
9.3 L/100 km
30 MPG UK

20 MPG
11.5 L/100 km
25 MPG UK

24 MPG
9.7 L/100 km
29 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Low WLTP

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Medium WLTP

Fuel Consumption - Economy - High WLTP

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Extra high WLTP

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined WLTP

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA

Battery Type

Charging Information

Battery capacity

Charging Time

Range

Range WLTP

Electric Range EPA

Electric Range NEDC

Electric Range WLTP

Average energy consumption

Average energy consumption WLTP

Charging Time

Fast Charging Time

Fuel Tank Capacity

21.1 gallons
80 L
17.6 UK gallons

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CO2 emissions

217 g/Km (Mercedes Benz)

276 g/Km (Mercedes Benz)

226 g/Km (Mercedes Benz)

CO2 emissions WLTP

Emission standard

Euro V

Safety

Euro NCAP

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