Full specifications
Mercedes-Benz SL 500 SL Specifications
Complete technical specifications for the Mercedes-Benz SL 500 SL — 231 hp, petrol, convertible, 1980. Performance highlights: 0–100 km/h in 8.1 s, top speed 220 km/h (137 mph), consumption 12.2 l/100km (23.2 mpg UK · 19.3 mpg US).
General · 2 fields
Vehicle class
Passenger Car
Market segment
G (Sporty)
Fuel & Engine · 11 fields
Bore
97 mm
Catalytic converter
No
Compression ratio
9 :1
Fuel system
Fuel Injection
Fuel tank capacity
85 L (22.5 gal US)
RPM at 100 km/h
1,850 rpm
RPM at 130 km/h
2,400 rpm
Stroke
85 mm
Turbocharged
No
Valve actuation
OHC
Valves per cylinder
2
Chassis · 11 fields
Front spring type
Coil Springs
Rear spring type
Coil Springs
Front anti-roll bar
Yes
Rear anti-roll bar
Yes
Front brakes
Ventilated Discs
Front suspension
MacPherson Struts
Rear brakes
Discs
Rear suspension
MacPherson Struts
Turning circle
10.3 m (33.8 ft)
Front tyre size
205/70R14
Rear tyre size
205/70R14
Weights · 9 fields
Ball pressure
80 kg (176 lb)
Front axle weight
1,095 kg (2,414 lb)
Gross vehicle weight
1,960 kg (4,321 lb)
Kerb weight
1,540 kg (3,395 lb)
Payload
420 kg (926 lb)
Rear axle weight
1,070 kg (2,359 lb)
Roof load
90 kg (198 lb)
Towing weight (braked)
1,500 kg (3,307 lb)
Towing weight (unbraked)
750 kg (1,653 lb)
Luggage / Load · 2 fields
Boot capacity
260 L (9.2 cu ft)
Boot sill height
640 mm (25.2 in)
Exterior Sizes · 7 fields
Length
4,390 mm (172.8 in)
Width
1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Height
1,300 mm (51.2 in)
Wheelbase
2,455 mm (96.7 in)
Front track
1,452 mm
Ground clearance
135 mm (5.3 in)
Rear track
1,440 mm
Safety · 30 fields
Crash test rating
Not Tested
ABS
Not Available
EBD
Not Available
Brake assist
Not Available
ESP
Not Available
Traction control
Not Available
Limited slip differential
Not Available
Electronic damping
Not Available
Automatic level control
Not Available
Hill start assist
Not Available
Forward collision warning
Not Available
Autonomous emergency braking
Not Available
Pedestrian AEB
Not Available
Lane keeping assist
Not Available
Steering assist
Not Available
Blind spot detection
Not Available
Fatigue detection
Not Available
Tyre pressure monitoring
Not Available
Night vision
Not Available
Pre-crash system
Not Available
High beam assist
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Cross traffic warning
Not Available
Driver airbag
Not Available
Passenger airbag
Not Available
Side airbags
Not Available
Curtain airbags
Not Available
Driver knee airbag
Not Available
ISOFIX
Not Available
Emergency call (eCall)
Not Available
Comfort · 15 fields
Central locking
Standard
Keyless entry/start
Not Available
Smartphone key
Not Available
Start button
Not Available
Power steering
Standard
Steering wheel controls
Not Available
Electric windows
Standard (Front)
Cruise control
Not Available
Air conditioning
Standard (Manual)
Dual zone climate
Not Available
Parking sensors
Standard (Rear)
Reverse camera
Not Available
Park assist
Not Available
Electric parking brake
Not Available
Start/stop system
Not Available
Interior · 32 fields
Seat height adjustment
Standard (Driver)
Lumbar support
Not Available
Electric seat adjustment
Not Available
Heated seats
Not Available
Ventilated seats
Not Available
Sport seats
Not Available
Leather steering wheel
Not Available
Adjustable steering
Not Available
Heated steering wheel
Not Available
Leather upholstery
Not Available
Rear headrests
Not Available
Folding rear seats
Not Available
Sliding rear seats
Not Available
Armrest
Not Available
Pre-heating
Not Available
Auto-dimming mirror
Not Available
Rev counter
Standard
Trip computer
Not Available
Digital instruments
Not Available
Head-up display
Not Available
Audio system
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
Not Available
Audio steering controls
Not Available
Audio input
Not Available
Navigation
Not Available
Bluetooth
Not Available
Wireless charging
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
OTA updates
Not Available
Outside temperature
Not Available
Reading lights
Standard
Exterior · 21 fields
Rain sensor
Standard
Alloy wheels
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic roof
Not Available
Roof rails
Not Available
Metallic paint
Not Available
Body-coloured bumpers
Not Available
Tinted glass
Not Available
Privacy glass
Not Available
Electric boot
Not Available
Electric mirrors
Not Available
Folding mirrors
Not Available
Auto-dimming ext. mirrors
Not Available
Indicators in mirrors
Not Available
Front fog lights
Standard
Automatic headlights
Not Available
Xenon headlights
Not Available
LED headlights
Not Available
LED tail lights
Not Available
Headlight washers
Not Available
Alarm
Not Available
Service & Warranty · 3 fields
Service interval
10.000 km / 1 year
General warranty
1 year, onbeperkt
Body warranty
1 year
Costs · 1 fields
Road tax quarterly (NL)
€185