Cycle & Carriage - SL-Class Roadster

	SL 350 BlueEFFICIENCY	SL 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Engine and performance
Cylinder arrangement/number	V6	V8
Displacement (cc)	3498	4663
Rated output (kW at rpm)	– (225/6500)	– (320/5250)
Rated torque (Nm at rpm)	– (370/3500–5250)	– (700/1800–3500)
Compression ratio	12.0 : 1	10.5 : 1
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (s)	– (5.9)	– (4.6)
Top speed (km/h)	– (250, electr. limited)	– (250, electr. limited)
ECO start/stop function	– (yes)	– (yes)
Power transmission
Drive system	Rear-wheel drive	Rear-wheel drive
Transmission	– (7G-TRONIC PLUS)	– (7G-TRONIC PLUS)
Mechanical transmission ratios	–	–
Automatic transmission ratios	4.38/2.86/1.92/1.37/1.00/0.82/0.73/R1 3.42/R2 2.23	4.38/2.86/1.92/1.37/1.00/0.82/0.73/R1 3.42/R2 2.23
Final drive transmission ratio	3.07	2.65
Fuel and consumption
Fuel	Premium-grade petrol	Premium-grade petrol
Tank capacity/with reserve (l)	65/8.0	65/8.0
Fuel consumption, urban (l/100km)	– (9.9–9.3)	– (12.9–12.7)
Fuel consumption, extra-urban (l/100km)	– (6.1–5.4)	– (7.1–7.0)
Fuel consumption combined (l/100km)	– (7.5–6.8)	– (9.2–9.1)
CO2 emissions (g/km) combined	– (176–159)	– (214–212)
Cd value	0.27	0.29
Emission class	– (Euro 5)	– (Euro 5)
Chassis (standard) and wheels
Front axle	Multi-link	Multi-link
Rear axle	Multi-link rear suspension	Multi-link rear suspension
Suspension, front/rear	Coil springs, single-tube shock absorbers with Continuously Adjustable Damping/ Coil springs, single-tube shock absorbers with Continuously Adjustable Damping	Coil springs, single-tube shock absorbers with Continuously Adjustable Damping/ Coil springs, single-tube shock absorbers with Continuously Adjustable Damping
Front tyres/wheels	255/45 R 17	255/40 R 18
Rear tyres/wheels	255/45 R 17	285/35 R 18
Steering	Rack-and-pinion	Rack-and-pinion
Front brake	Discs, internally ventilated & perforated	Discs, internally ventilated & perforated
Rear brakes	Discs, internally ventilated	Discs, internally ventilated
Dimensions and weights
Kerb weight/payload capacity (kg)	– (1685/380)	– (1785/380)
Perm. GVW (kg)	– (2065)	– (2165)
Maximum roof load (kg)	N/A	N/A
Boot capacity (VDA) (I)	241–381	241–381
Turning circle (m)	11.04	11.04
Permitted towing capacity unbraked/braked (kg)	–/–	–/–

Changes may have been made to the technical data since the publication date of 24 April 2012.

The figures in brackets apply to vehicles with automatic transmission.

SL-Class technical data for download

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More information on official fuel consumption figures and official specific CO2 emissions for new passenger cars is provided in the publication "Leitfaden über den Kraftstoffverbrauch und die CO2-Emissionen neuer Personenkraftwagen" ["Guidelines on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions for new passenger cars"], which is available free of charge from all sales outlets and from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH.

[1] Figures for rated output and rated torque in accordance with Directive 80/1269/EEC in the currently applicable version.

[2] The figures shown for fuel consumption and CO2 emissions were obtained in accordance with the prescribed measuring process (Regulation [EU] 715/2007 in its currently applicable version). The figures do not apply to a specific vehicle and do not constitute part of the product offer. They are provided solely for the purposes of comparison between different vehicle models.

[3] Figures for kerb weight according to Directive 92/21/EC, version 95/48/EC (kerb weight with fuel tank 90 percent full, driver, 68 kilograms, and luggage, 7 kilograms) for standard-specification vehicles. Optional extras and accessories will generally increase this figure and reduce the payload capacity accordingly.

SL-Class Roadster