Mercedes-Benz SL-class (2008 - 2011)

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Variants

Roadster
SL-class
BodyRoadster
Length4566 mm
Height1317 mm
Doors2
Boot space339 l
Roadster
SL-class AMG
BodyRoadster
Length4598 mm
Height1295 mm
Doors2
Boot space339 l
Coupe
SL-class AMG Black Series
BodyCoupe
Length4589 mm
Height1310 mm
Doors2
Boot space210 l

Model specs

Model info

Model name
Mercedes-Benz SL-class
Generation
R230
Production years
2008 - 2011
Doors
2
2

Dimensions

Length
4566 mm
4,324.0
Avg
4,733.0
Higher is better
Wheelbase
2560 mm
2,470.0
Avg
2,800.0
Higher is better
Width
1820 mm
1,801.0
Avg
1,980.0
Higher is better
Height
1317 mm
1,224.0
Avg
1,354.0
Higher is better
Turning circle
11 m
11.0
Avg
12.0
Lower is better

Boot/interior

Boot space
339 l
88.0
Avg
339.0
Higher is better
Seats
2
2
Doors
2
2

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders
6 - 12
3.0
Avg
12.0
Higher is better
Max. speed
250 - 320 km/h
241.0
Avg
402.0
Higher is better
Torque
300 - 1000 Nm
300.0
Avg
10,000.0
Higher is better
Power
170 - 493 kW
145.0
Avg
611.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
2996 - 6208 ccm
1,499.0
Avg
6,496.0
Higher is better
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 7 s
2.0
Avg
7.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size
80 l
30.0
Avg
92.0
Higher is better
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 - 14 l/100km
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (This) 9 - 14 l/100km
    9.0
  • porsche LogoPorsche Boxster 7 l/100km
7.0
Avg
9.0
Higher is better
City consumption (NEDC)
13 - 21 l/100km
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (This) 13 - 21 l/100km
    13.0
  • porsche LogoPorsche Boxster 9 l/100km
9.0
Avg
13.0
Higher is better
Empty weight (EU)
1815 - 2120 kg
1,410.0
Avg
1,970.0
Higher is better

Towing

Max. roof load
75 kg
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (This) 75 kg
    75.0

Engines (SL-class)

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Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
SL 280 7G-TRONIC
Engine & Power
Power
170 kW / 231 HP
Capacity
3.0L (2,996 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
300 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
13 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC
Engine & Power
Power
232 kW / 316 HP
Capacity
3.5L (3,498 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
360 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
4900 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
14 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
SL 500 7G-TRONIC
Engine & Power
Power
285 kW / 388 HP
Capacity
5.5L (5,461 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
530 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
11 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2800 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
18 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Premium Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
SL 600 -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
380 kW / 517 HP
Capacity
5.5L (5,513 ccm)
Cylinders
12
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
830 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
13 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1900 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
21 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Premium Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC
Engine & Power
Power
386 kW / 525 HP
Capacity
6.2L (6,208 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
630 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
13 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
5200 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
21 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Premium Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
450 kW / 612 HP
Capacity
6.0L (5,980 ccm)
Cylinders
12
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
1000 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
14 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2000 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
21 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Premium Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
493 kW / 670 HP
Capacity
6.0L (5,980 ccm)
Cylinders
12
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max. speed
320 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
1000 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
14 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2200 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5400 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
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Mercedes-Benz SL-class generations

Body type
SL-Klasse SL-Klasse 121 B II/198/198 II
1954 - 1963
Length4290 mm
Height1280 mm
Wheelbase2400 mm
Length4290 mm
Body type
SL-Klasse SL-Klasse 113
1963 - 1971
Length4285 mm
Height1320 mm
Wheelbase2400 mm
Length4285 mm (-5 mm)
Body type
SL-Klasse SL-Klasse 107
1971 - 1985
Length4390 mm
Height1300 mm
Wheelbase2460 mm
Length4390 mm (+105 mm)
Body type
SL-Klasse SL-Klasse 107 (1. Facelift)
1985 - 1989
Length4390 mm
Height1305 mm
Wheelbase2455 mm
Length4390 mm
Body type
SL-Klasse SL-Klasse 129
1989 - 1995
Length4470 mm
Height1303 mm
Wheelbase2515 mm
Length4470 mm (+80 mm)
Body type
SL-Klasse SL-Klasse 129 (1. Facelift)
1995 - 1998
Length4499 mm
Height1303 mm
Wheelbase2515 mm
Length4499 mm (+29 mm)
Body type
SL-Klasse SL-Klasse 129 (2. Facelift)
1998 - 2001
Length4499 mm
Height1300 mm
Wheelbase2515 mm
Length4499 mm
Body type
SL-Klasse SL-Klasse 230
2001 - 2006
Length4535 mm
Height1317 mm
Wheelbase2560 mm
Length4535 mm (+36 mm)
Body type
SL-Klasse SL-Klasse 230 (1. Facelift)
2006 - 2008
Length4532 mm
Height1317 mm
Wheelbase2560 mm
Length4532 mm (-3 mm)
Body type
SL-Klasse SL-Klasse 230 (2. Facelift)
2008 - 2011
Length4566 mm
Height1317 mm
Wheelbase2560 mm
Length4566 mm (+34 mm)
Body type
SL-Klasse SL-Klasse 231
2011 - 2016
Length4617 mm
Height1315 mm
Wheelbase2585 mm
Length4617 mm (+51 mm)
Body type
SL-Klasse SL-Klasse 231 (1. Facelift)
2016 - 2020
Length4631 mm
Height1315 mm
Wheelbase2585 mm
Length4631 mm (+14 mm)
SL-Klasse SL-Klasse 232
2022 - Now
Length4700 mm
Height1359 mm
Wheelbase2700 mm
Length4700 mm (+69 mm)
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1926
1926
Mercedes-Benz founded
1954
1954
SL-Klasse 121 B II/198/198 II was introduced.
1963
1963
SL-Klasse 113 was introduced and replaced SL-Klasse 121 B II/198/198 II.
1971
1971
SL-Klasse 107 was introduced and replaced SL-Klasse 113.
1985
1985
SL-Klasse 107 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced SL-Klasse 107.
1989
1989
SL-Klasse 129 was introduced and replaced SL-Klasse 107 (1. Facelift).
1995
1995
SL-Klasse 129 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced SL-Klasse 129.
1998
1998
SL-Klasse 129 (2. Facelift) was introduced and replaced SL-Klasse 129 (1. Facelift).
2001
2001
SL-Klasse 230 was introduced and replaced SL-Klasse 129 (2. Facelift).
2006
2006
SL-Klasse 230 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced SL-Klasse 230.
2008
2008
SL-Klasse 230 (2. Facelift) was introduced and replaced SL-Klasse 230 (1. Facelift).
2011
2011
SL-Klasse 231 was introduced and replaced SL-Klasse 230 (2. Facelift).
2016
2016
SL-Klasse 231 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced SL-Klasse 231.
2020
2020
SL-Klasse 231 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced SL-Klasse 231.
2022
2022
SL-Klasse 232 was introduced.

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