Full specifications
Mercedes-Benz SL 280 Specifications
Complete technical specifications for the Mercedes-Benz SL 280 — 193 hp, petrol, convertible, 1993. Performance highlights: 0–100 km/h in 9.5 s, top speed 230 km/h (143 mph), consumption 11.0 l/100km (25.7 mpg UK · 21.4 mpg US).
General · 2 fields
| Vehicle class | Passenger Car |
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| Market segment | G (Sporty) |
Fuel & Engine · 11 fields
| Bore | 90 mm |
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| Catalytic converter | Closed-loop |
| Compression ratio | 10 :1 |
| Fuel system | Fuel Injection |
| Fuel tank capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal US) |
| RPM at 100 km/h | 2,650 rpm |
| RPM at 130 km/h | 3,450 rpm |
| Stroke | 77 mm |
| Turbocharged | No |
| Valve actuation | DOHC |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Chassis · 11 fields
| Front spring type | Coil Springs |
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| 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 | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear suspension | Multilink |
| Turning circle | 10.8 m (35.4 ft) |
| Front tyre size | 225/55ZR16 |
| Rear tyre size | 225/55ZR16 |
Weights · 6 fields
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,150 kg (4,740 lb) |
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| Kerb weight | 1,760 kg (3,880 lb) |
| Payload | 390 kg (860 lb) |
| Roof load | 30 kg (66 lb) |
| Towing weight (braked) | 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) |
| Towing weight (unbraked) | 750 kg (1,653 lb) |
Luggage / Load · 1 fields
| Boot capacity | 250 L (8.8 cu ft) |
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Exterior Sizes · 6 fields
| Length | 4,470 mm (176.0 in) |
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| Width | 1,812 mm (71.3 in) |
| Height | 1,293 mm (50.9 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,515 mm (99.0 in) |
| Front track | 1,535 mm |
| Rear track | 1,523 mm |
Safety · 30 fields
| Crash test rating | Not Tested |
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| ABS | Standard |
| EBD | Not Available |
| Brake assist | Not Available |
| ESP | Not Available |
| Traction control | Standard |
| 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 | Standard |
| Passenger airbag | Standard |
| 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 |
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| 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 | Optional |
| Air conditioning | Optional (Manual) |
| Dual zone climate | Standard |
| 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 & Passenger) |
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| Lumbar support | Not Available |
| Electric seat adjustment | Standard |
| Heated seats | Optional |
| Ventilated seats | Not Available |
| Sport seats | Not Available |
| Leather steering wheel | Standard |
| Adjustable steering | Not Available |
| Heated steering wheel | Not Available |
| Leather upholstery | Optional |
| 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 | Optional |
| 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 | Standard |
| Reading lights | Standard |
Exterior · 21 fields
| Rain sensor | Standard |
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| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available |
| Panoramic roof | Not Available |
| Roof rails | Not Available |
| Metallic paint | Optional |
| Body-coloured bumpers | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| Privacy glass | Not Available |
| Electric boot | Not Available |
| Electric mirrors | Standard (Heated) |
| 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 | Standard |
| Alarm | Optional |
Service & Warranty · 3 fields
| Service interval | 15.000 km / 1 year |
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| General warranty | 1 year, onbeperkt |
| Body warranty | 1 year |
Costs · 1 fields
| Road tax quarterly (NL) | €244 |
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