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590 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2003-2006
0-100 km/h 4.2 s
Top speed
360 km/h
224 mph
Performance
| Power | 476 hp / Stage 1: 543 hp612 hp / Stage 1: 722 hp500 hp / Stage 1: 590 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 976Nm720lb-ft+176 Nm |
| Displacement | 5,513cc336cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,950kg4,299lb |
| Gross weight | 2,300kg5,071lb |
| Power-to-weight | 303hp/t226kW/t137hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 501Nm/t335lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.2s-0.5 s |
| 0-200 km/h | 11.4s-4.0 s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.1s-0.4 s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 11.9s-0.8 s Calculated |
| Top speed | 360 km/h 224 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 74.5s99% target: 356 km/h / 221 mph+14.9 s Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 22.3L/100 km10.5mpg US12.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 80L |
| Estimated range | 556km345mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | M 275.951 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,827mm72in |
| Height | 1,298mm51in |
| Wheelbase | 2,560mm101in |
| Front track | 1,559mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,537mm61in |
| 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)SL 600 V12 (Stage 1) | 590 hp 440 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)SL 600 V12 (Stage 1) | 4.2 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)SL 600 V12 (Stage 1) | 360 km/h 224 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)SL 600 V12 (Stage 1) | 14.4 L/100 km 16.3 mpg US 19.6 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) SL 600 V12 (Stage 1) |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 25.20 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 40.56 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,780 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (Stage 1)PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (Stage 1): Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)SL 600 V12 (Stage 1) | 5,000 rpm | 1,800-3,600 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
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