2003-2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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Specs for this generation Mercedes-Benz SL-Class include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 2-door convertible | |
| Wheelbase, in. | 100.8 | |
| Overall Length, in. | 178.5 | |
| Overall Width, in. | 71.9 | |
| Overall Height, in. | 51.0 | |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 4045 | |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 10.2 | |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 21.1 | |
| Seating Capacity | 2 | |
| Front Head Room, in. | 37.7 | |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 42.9 | |
| Rear Head Room, in. | -- | |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | -- | |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
Four powertrains have been available in SL-Class models. A 302-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 engine went into the SL500, mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission. The SL600 held a turbocharged 493-horsepower 5.5-liter V12, with a five-speed automatic. The supercharged 5.4-liter V8 in the SL55 AMG produces the same 493 horsepower but lower torque, and also worked with a five-speed automatic transmission. For 2005, the limited-production SL65 AMG got a 604-horsepower twin-turbo V12. For 2007, the SL550 replaces the SL500 and has a 382-hp V8 vs. 302 hp.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| ohc V8 | 5.0 / 303 | 302 | 339 | 7-speed automatic: 16/23 | 7-speed automatic: 19.5 |
| Supercharged ohv V8 | 5.4 / 332 | 493 | 516 | 5-speed automatic: 14/20 | 5-speed automatic: -- |
| Turbocharged ohv V12 | 6.0 / 365 | 604 | 738 | 5-speed automatic: 12/19 | 5-speed automatic: -- |
| Turbocharged ohv V12 | 5.5 / 336 | 493 | 590 | 5-speed automatic: 13/19 | 5-speed automatic: -- |
| dohc V8 | 5.5 / 333 | 382 | 391 | 7-speed automatic: 14/22 | 7-speed automatic: -- |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: Germany
Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/rear-wheel drive
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