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Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 280 (193 Hp)


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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 280 (193 Hp)
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL SL
Generation: SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL (R129)
Engine / modification: SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic SL 280 (193 Hp)
Production start: 2008 year 1993 year
Production end: 2011 year 1995 year
Coupe type: Roadster Roadster
Num. of Doors: 2 2
Num. of seats: 2 2
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 15 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 9.9 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.32-0.40
Fuel tank volume: 80 l 80 l
Emission standard: Euro 5 Euro 1
Power: 388 hp 193 hp
Max power in: 6000 rpm. 5500 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 , Electronically limited km/h 230 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 5.4 sec 10.2 sec
Torque: 530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm. 270 Nm @ 3750 rpm.
Model Engine: M 273.965 M 104.943
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 5461 cm3 2799 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 8.5 l 7 l
Coolant: 11.75 l
Position of cylinders: Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 8 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.7 10
Piston Stroke: 90.5 mm 73.5 mm
Cylinder Bore: 98 mm 89.9 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 7
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4562 mm 4470 mm
Width: 1820 mm 1812 mm
Width including mirrors: 2069 mm
Height: 1317 mm 1303 mm
Wheelbase: 2560 mm 2515 mm
Front track: 1559 mm 1535 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1547 mm 1523 mm
Front overhang: 985 mm
Rear overhang: 1017 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 235 l 265 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 339 l
Max weight: 2205 kg 2150 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Kerb Weight: 1835 kg 1760 kg
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.04 m 10.7 m
Tire size: 255/40 R 18 225/55 ZR 16
Wheel rims size: 8.5 J x 18 8 J x 16 H 2