Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) has a urban fuel consumption of 14.5 l/100 km | 16.2 mpg US | 19.5 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 8.1 l/100 km | 29.0 mpg US | 34.9 mpg UK Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.6 sec. The maximum speed is 203 km/h | 126 mph.

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Technical information

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) General information
Brand : Mercedes-Benz
Model : SL
Generation : SL (R107, facelift 1985)
Engine / modification : 300 SL (188 Hp)
Production start : 1985 year
Production end : 1989 year
Coupe type : Roadster
Num. of Doors : 2
Num. of seats : 2
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban : 14.5 l/100 km | 16.2 mpg US | 19.5 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : 8.1 l/100 km | 29.0 mpg US | 34.9 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :
Fuel Type : Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume : 90 l | 23.8 US gallons | 19.8 UK gallons
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Performance
Power : 188 hp | 138 kW
Max power in : 5700 rpm.
Maximum speed : 203 km/h | 126 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : 9.6 sec
Torque : 260 Nm @ 4400 rpm.
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Engine
Model Engine : M 103 E 30 / 103.982
Engine position : Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement : 2962 cm3
Engine oil capacity : 5.7 l
Coolant : 8 l
Fuel System :
Position of cylinders : Inline
Valvetrain : SOHC
Number of cylinders : 6
Number of valves per cylinder : 2
Compression ratio : 9.2
Piston Stroke : 80.25 mm
Cylinder Bore : 88.49 mm
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Transmission
Wheel Drive : Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) : 5
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Chassis
Length : 4390 mm | 172.8 in
Width : 1790 mm | 70.5 in
Height : 1300 mm | 51.2 in
Wheelbase : 2460 mm | 96.9 in
Front track : 1461 mm | 57.5 in
Rear (Back) track : 1465 mm | 57.7 in
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk) : 261 l
Max weight : 1920 kg | 4233 lbs
Kerb Weight : 1500 kg | 3307 lbs
Steering type : Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering : Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) : 10.34 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) : 1500 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes : 750 kg
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Tyres / Wheels
Tire size : Front wheel tires: 205/65 VR15
Wheel rims size : Front wheel rims: 7J x 15

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