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2008 SL 280 V6 (231 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 280

Modification

SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC

Body Type

Roadster

Start of production

2008, Apr

End of production

2011, Dec

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

2996 cm³ 182.83 cu. In.

Power

231 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

300 Nm (at 2500 rpm) 221.27 lb. ft (at 2500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

7

Kerb weight

1750 kg 3858.1 lbs

Length

4562 mm 179.61 in

Width

1820 mm 71.65 in

Doors

2

Seats

2

Wheel rims

8.5 J x 17

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

NEDC

- Urban

13.5 l/100 km 17.42 US mpg
20.92 UK mpg

- Extra urban

7 l/100 km 33.6 US mpg
40.35 UK mpg

- Combined

9.4 l/100 km 25.02 US mpg
30.05 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Emission standard

Euro 4

NEDC

224 g/km

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

7.8 sec

0 - 60 mph

7.4 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 272.949

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2996 cm³ 182.83 cu. In.

Power

231 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

300 Nm (at 2500 rpm) 221.27 lb. ft (at 2500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

88 mm 3.46 in

Piston Stroke

82.1 mm 3.23 in

Compression ratio

11.3

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 UK qt

Coolant

11 l 11.66 US qt
9.68 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4562 mm 179.61 in

Width

1820 mm 71.65 in

Width including mirrors

2069 mm 81.46 in

Height

1317 mm 51.85 in

Wheelbase

2560 mm 100.79 in

Front track

1559 mm 61.38 in

Rear (Back) track

1547 mm 60.91 in

Front overhang

985 mm 38.78 in

Rear overhang

1017 mm 40.04 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

Coil spring, Independent multi-link suspension

- Rear

Independent multi-link suspension, Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

255/45 R 17

Wheel rims

8.5 J x 17

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1750 kg 3858.1 lbs

Max. weight

2120 kg 4673.8 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 2008) SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC is made in 2008 2009 2010 2011