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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008

SL 600 V12

517 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2008-2011
0-100 km/h 4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Performance

Performance
Power525 hp612 hp517 hp
Torque
830Nm612lb-ft
Displacement
5,513cc336cu in
Curb weight
1,970kg4,343lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
Power-to-weight
262hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
421Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel tank
80L
Estimated range
576km358mi
Calculated

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
EngineM 275.954
Body typeRoadster
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationTwin-turbo
Drive typeRWD
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears5-speed
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationV-engine
Cylinders12
Valves per cylinder3

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
4,562mm180in
Width
1,820mm72in
Height
1,317mm52in
Wheelbase
2,560mm101in
Front track
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
Trunk volume
235L
Max trunk volume
339L
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

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
517 hp
386 kW
Database median
262 hp
195 kW

0-100 km/h benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V124.5 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
270 km/h
168 mph Unrestricted
250 km/h
155 mph Restricted
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

Fuel consumption benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12
Consumption13.9 L/100 km16.9 mpg US20.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,085 L551 US gal459 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,649 LC/year

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V125,000 rpm1,900-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm

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