Full specifications
Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Specifications
Complete technical specifications for the Mercedes-Benz SL 500 — 388 hp, petrol, convertible, 2008. Performance highlights: 0–100 km/h in 5.4 s, top speed 250 km/h (155 mph), consumption 11.6 l/100km (24.4 mpg UK · 20.3 mpg US).
General · 2 fields
Vehicle class
Passenger Car
Market segment
G (Sporty)
Fuel & Engine · 9 fields
Bore
98 mm
Catalytic converter
Closed-loop
Compression ratio
11 :1
Fuel system
Fuel Injection
Fuel tank capacity
80 L (21.1 gal US)
Stroke
91 mm
Turbocharged
No
Valve actuation
DOHC
Valves per cylinder
4
Consumption (NEDC) · 2 fields
Urban consumption
17.3 l/100km (16.3 mpg UK · 13.6 mpg US)
Extra-urban consumption
8.4 l/100km (33.6 mpg UK · 28.0 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
Multilink
Rear brakes
Ventilated Discs
Rear suspension
Multilink
Turning circle
11.0 m (36.1 ft)
Front tyre size
255/40R18
Rear tyre size
255/40R18
Weights · 4 fields
Gross vehicle weight
2,205 kg (4,861 lb)
Kerb weight
1,810 kg (3,990 lb)
Payload
395 kg (871 lb)
Roof load
75 kg (165 lb)
Luggage / Load · 2 fields
Boot capacity
235 L (8.3 cu ft)
Boot sill height
650 mm (25.6 in)
Exterior Sizes · 6 fields
Length
4,562 mm (179.6 in)
Width
1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Height
1,317 mm (51.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,560 mm (100.8 in)
Front track
1,559 mm
Rear track
1,547 mm
Interior Sizes · 6 fields
Front legroom
970-1200 mm
Front headroom
905-970 mm
Front seat back length
690 mm
Front seat length
535 mm
Step-in height
460 mm (18.1 in)
Interior width front
1,450 mm
Safety · 30 fields
Crash test rating
Not Tested
ABS
Standard
EBD
Standard
Brake assist
Standard
ESP
Standard
Traction control
Standard
Limited slip differential
Not Available
Electronic damping
Standard
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
Optional
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
Standard (Front)
Driver knee airbag
Not Available
ISOFIX
Not Available
Emergency call (eCall)
Not Available
Comfort · 15 fields
Central locking
Standard
Keyless entry/start
Standard
Smartphone key
Not Available
Start button
Not Available
Power steering
Standard
Steering wheel controls
Optional
Electric windows
Standard (Front)
Cruise control
Standard
Air conditioning
Standard (Automatic)
Dual zone climate
Standard
Parking sensors
Optional (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
Standard (Driver & Passenger)
Electric seat adjustment
Standard
Heated seats
Standard (Front)
Ventilated seats
Not Available
Sport seats
Not Available
Leather steering wheel
Standard
Adjustable steering
Standard
Heated steering wheel
Not Available
Leather upholstery
Standard
Rear headrests
Not Available
Folding rear seats
Not Available
Sliding rear seats
Not Available
Armrest
Standard
Pre-heating
Not Available
Auto-dimming mirror
Standard
Rev counter
Standard
Trip computer
Standard
Digital instruments
Not Available
Head-up display
Not Available
Audio system
Standard
Digital radio (DAB+)
Not Available
Audio steering controls
Standard
Audio input
Standard
Navigation
Optional
Bluetooth
Standard
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
Standard
Body-coloured bumpers
Standard
Tinted glass
Standard
Privacy glass
Not Available
Electric boot
Standard
Electric mirrors
Standard (Heated)
Folding mirrors
Optional
Auto-dimming ext. mirrors
Standard
Indicators in mirrors
Standard
Front fog lights
Standard
Automatic headlights
Standard
Xenon headlights
Standard
LED headlights
Not Available
LED tail lights
Not Available
Headlight washers
Standard
Alarm
Standard
Service & Warranty · 3 fields
Service interval
25.000 km / 1 year
General warranty
2 years, onbeperkt
Body warranty
2 years
Costs · 1 fields
Road tax quarterly (NL)
€349