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2006 SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) 7G-TRONIC

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

SL

Model

SL 500

Modification

SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) 7G-TRONIC

Body Type

Roadster

Start of production

2006, Jan

End of production

2008, Feb

Emission standard

Euro 4

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

80 l 21.13 US gal
17.6 UK gal

Engine displacement

5461 cm³ 333.25 cu. In.

Power

388 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

530 Nm (at 2800 rpm) 390.91 lb. ft (at 2800 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

7

Kerb weight

1835 kg 4045.5 lbs

Length

4532 mm 178.43 in

Width

1827 mm 71.93 in

Doors

2

Seats

2

Wheel rims

8.5J x 17

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

NEDC

- Urban

18.2 l/100 km 12.92 US mpg
15.52 UK mpg

- Extra urban

8.8 l/100 km 26.73 US mpg
32.1 UK mpg

- Combined

12.2 l/100 km 19.28 US mpg
23.15 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Emission standard

Euro 4

NEDC

291 g/km

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

5.4 sec

0 - 60 mph

5.1 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.29 - 0.34

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 273.961

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

5461 cm³ 333.25 cu. In.

Power

388 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

530 Nm (at 2800 rpm) 390.91 lb. ft (at 2800 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

98 mm 3.86 in

Piston Stroke

90.5 mm 3.56 in

Compression ratio

10.7

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

8.5 l 9.01 US qt
7.48 UK qt

Coolant

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

very high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4532 mm 178.43 in

Width

1827 mm 71.93 in

Width including mirrors

2033 mm 80.04 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

Front overhang

956 mm 37.64 in

Rear overhang

1016 mm 40 in

Turning diameter

11.04 m 36.22 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

7

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Ventilated discs

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Hydraulic elements, Independent multi-link suspension

- Rear

Hydraulic elements, Independent multi-link suspension

Tire size

- Front

255/45 R17

Wheel rims

8.5J x 17

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1835 kg 4045.5 lbs

Max. weight

2205 kg 4861.2 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

235 l 8.3 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

339 l 11.97 cu ft

- Max. roof load

370 kg 815.7 lbs

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2006) SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) 7G-TRONIC is made in 2006 2007 2008