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Mercedes Benz SL (R107) 300 SL (1985)

Mercedes Benz SL (R107) 420 SL (1985)

Mercedes Benz SL (R107) 500 SL (1982)

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Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders

Inline 6

V 8

Engine Code

103.982

116.964

117.964

Fuel type

Petrol

Fuel System

MPI - CIS-E (KE - Jetronic)

CIS-E (KE - Jetronic)

Lubrication

Engine Cooling

Engine Alignment

Longitudinal

Engine Position

Engine displacement

180.8 cu-in / 2962 cm³

256.1 cu-in / 4196 cm³

303.5 cu-in / 4973 cm³

Bore

3.48 inches
88.5 mm

3.62 inches
92.0 mm

3.8 inches
96.5 mm

Stroke

3.16 inches
80.2 mm

3.11 inches
78.9 mm

3.35 inches
85 mm

Number of valves

Aspiration

N/A

Compression Ratio

9.2

9.0

9.2

Max. RPM

Total System Power

Total System Torque

Horsepower

185 HP / 188 PS / 138 kW @ 5700 rpm

215 HP / 218 PS / 160 kW @ 5200 rpm

228 HP / 231 PS / 170 kW @ 4750 rpm

Maximum torque

191 lb-ft / 260 Nm @ 4400 rpm

243 lb-ft / 330 Nm @ 3750 rpm

298 lb-ft / 405 Nm @ 3000 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

Manual

Automatic

Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Body

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

96.85 inches / 246.0 cm

96.85 inches / 246 cm

Length

172.83 inches / 439.0 cm

172.83 inches / 439 cm

Width

70.47 inches / 179.0 cm

70.47 inches / 179 cm

Width with mirrors

Height

50.79 inches / 129.0 cm

51.18 inches / 130 cm

Front Axle

Rear Axle

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

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions

Vented Discs

Discs

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions

Discs

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions

205/65 R15

205/70 R14

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions

205/65 R15

205/70 R14

Front Wheels Width

Rear Wheels Width

Curb Weight

3307 lbs / 1500 kg

3527 lbs / 1600 kg

3395 lbs / 1540 kg

Dry Weight

Max. Towing Capacity Weight

Weight/Power Output Ratio

7.98 Kg/hp

7.34 Kg/hp

6.67 Kg/hp

Trunk / Boot capacity

9.2 cu-ft / 260 L

Trunk / Boot First Row

Trunk / Boot Second Row

Trunk / Boot Third Row

Steering

Turning circle

Steering wheel lock-to-lock

Front Suspension

Independent MacPherson. Anti-roll bar

Rear Suspension

Top Speed

126 Mph / 203 km/h

132 Mph / 213 km/h

137 Mph / 220 km/h

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

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

9.6 s

9.0 s

8.1 s

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

Acceleration 0 to 1000m

Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined

22 MPG
10.9 L/100 km
26 MPG UK

20 MPG
11.9 L/100 km
24 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road

25 MPG
9.4 L/100 km
30 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway

20 MPG
11.5 L/100 km
25 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City

15 MPG
15.6 L/100 km
18 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City NEDC

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road NEDC

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined NEDC

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

484 miles / 779 km

444 miles / 714 km

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

22.5 gallons
85 L
18.7 UK gallons

23.8 gallons
90 L
19.8 UK gallons

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CO2 emissions

CO2 emissions WLTP

Emission standard

Safety

Euro NCAP

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