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918 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2004-2006
0-100 km/h 3.3 s
Top speed
420 km/h
261 mph
Performance
| Power | 476 hp / Stage 3: 676 hp612 hp / Stage 3: 918 hp500 hp / Stage 3: 750 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 1,550Nm1,143lb-ft+550 Nm |
| Displacement | 5,980cc365cu in |
| Curb weight | 2,035kg4,486lb |
| Gross weight | 2,385kg5,258lb |
| Power-to-weight | 451hp/t336kW/t205hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 762Nm/t510lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.3s-0.9 s |
| 0-200 km/h | 7.9s-5.6 s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.1s-0.9 s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 10.4s-1.7 s Calculated |
| Top speed | 420 km/h 261 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 57.5s99% target: 416 km/h / 258 mph+6.7 s Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 23.4L/100 km10.1mpg US12.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 80L |
| Estimated range | 530km329mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | M 275.982 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Roadster |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Twin-turbo |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Gears | 5-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,535mm179in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,815mm71in |
| Height | 1,298mm51in |
| Wheelbase | 2,560mm101in |
| Front track | 1,569mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,557mm61in |
| Trunk volume | 235L |
| Max trunk volume | 317L |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3) | 918 hp 685 kW |
| Database median | 261 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3) | 3.3 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3) | 420 km/h 261 mph |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3) | 15.1 L/100 km 15.6 mpg US 18.7 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3) |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 15.1 L/100 km15.6 mpg US18.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 26.43 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 42.53 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,265 L598 US gal498 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,964 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3)PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3): Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 3) | 4,800-5,100 rpm | 2,000-4,000 rpm | 5,350 rpm |
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