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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
| Power | 525 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
| 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 | M 275.954 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 4,562mm180in |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12 | 4.5 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)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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 SL 600 V12 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 13.9 L/100 km16.9 mpg US20.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 24.33 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 39.15 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,085 L551 US gal459 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,649 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
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008SL 600 V12 | 5,000 rpm | 1,900-3,500 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
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