Full specifications
Mercedes-Benz SL 280 Specifications
Complete technical specifications for the Mercedes-Benz SL 280 — 204 hp, petrol, convertible, 1998. Performance highlights: 0–100 km/h in 9.7 s, top speed 232 km/h (144 mph), consumption 10.7 l/100km (26.4 mpg UK · 22.0 mpg US).
General · 2 fields
Vehicle class
Passenger Car
Market segment
G (Sporty)
Fuel & Engine · 11 fields
Bore
90 mm
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
2,500 rpm
RPM at 130 km/h
3,300 rpm
Stroke
74 mm
Turbocharged
No
Valve actuation
OHC
Valves per cylinder
3
Consumption (NEDC) · 2 fields
Urban consumption
15.7 l/100km (18.0 mpg UK · 15.0 mpg US)
Extra-urban consumption
7.8 l/100km (36.2 mpg UK · 30.2 mpg US)
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
Ventilated Discs
Rear suspension
Multilink
Turning circle
10.7 m (35.1 ft)
Front tyre size
225/55ZR16Prijzen
Rear tyre size
225/55ZR16Prijzen
Weights · 6 fields
Gross vehicle weight
2,130 kg (4,696 lb)
Kerb weight
1,715 kg (3,781 lb)
Payload
415 kg (915 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
260 L (9.2 cu ft)
Exterior Sizes · 6 fields
Length
4,500 mm (177.2 in)
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
ABS
Standard
EBD
Standard
Brake assist
Standard
ESP
Optional
Traction control
Standard
Limited slip differential
Not Available
Electronic damping
Optional
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
Standard (Front)
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
Standard
Air conditioning
Standard (Automatic)
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)
Lumbar support
Not Available
Electric seat adjustment
Standard
Heated seats
Standard (Front)
Ventilated seats
Not Available
Sport seats
Not Available
Leather steering wheel
Standard
Adjustable steering
Not Available
Heated steering wheel
Not Available
Leather upholstery
Standard
Rear headrests
Not Available
Folding rear seats
Not Available
Sliding rear seats
Not Available
Armrest
Not Available
Pre-heating
Not Available
Auto-dimming mirror
Optional
Rev counter
Standard
Trip computer
Optional
Digital instruments
Not Available
Head-up display
Not Available
Audio system
Standard
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 (Rain Sensor)
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
Optional
Auto-dimming ext. mirrors
Not Available
Indicators in mirrors
Not Available
Front fog lights
Standard
Automatic headlights
Not Available
Xenon headlights
Optional
LED headlights
Not Available
LED tail lights
Not Available
Headlight washers
Standard
Alarm
Optional
Service & Warranty · 3 fields
Service interval
20.000 km / 1 year
General warranty
1 year, onbeperkt
Body warranty
1 year
Costs · 1 fields
Road tax quarterly (NL)
€321