Learn the technical specifications of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.
Get interior, exterior and engine specifications for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.
Engine Specifications
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dohc V81 |
Supercharged sohc V82 |
Turbocharged sohc V123 |
Turbocharged sohc V124 |
| Size, liters/cu. in. |
5.5/333 |
5.4/332 |
5.5/336 |
6.0/365 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. |
382 @ 6000 |
510 @ 6100 |
510 @ 5000 |
604 @ 4800 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. |
391 @ 2800 |
531 @ 2600 |
612 @ 1900 |
738 @ 2000 |
| Availability |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 5-speed automatic |
--/--
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12/16
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11/18
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11/18
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| 7-speed automatic |
14/21
|
--/--
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--/--
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--/--
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1. SL550. 2. SL55 AMG. 3. SL600. 4. SL65 AMG.
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Fuel Data
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EPA Fuel Economy Est - City |
14 MPG |
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EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy |
21 MPG |
|
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
21.1 gal |
Drivetrain Specifications
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Drivetrain |
Rear-Wheel Drive |
Interior Specifications
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Front Headroom |
37.7 in |
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Front Hiproom |
N/A in |
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Front Legroom |
42.9 in |
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Front Shoulderroom |
54.0 in |
|
Passenger Capacity |
2 |
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Second Headroom |
N/A in |
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Second Hiproom |
N/A in |
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Second Legroom |
N/A in |
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Second Shoulderroom |
N/A in |
Exterior Specifications
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Curb Weight |
4220 lbs |
|
Height, Overall |
51.0 in |
|
Length, Overall |
178.5 in |
|
Min Ground Clearance |
N/A in |
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Tread Width, Front |
61.4 in |
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Tread Width, Rear |
60.5 in |
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
36.2 ft |
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Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A ft |
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Wheelbase |
100.8 in |
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Width, Max w/o mirrors |
80.0 in |
Wheels
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Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
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Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
Tires
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Front Tire Size |
P255/40R18 |
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Rear Tire Size |
P285/35R18 |
