Technical specifications
| Clear list | Mercedes SL (2008-2011) | Mercedes SL |
| Totals | Mercedes SL (2008-2011) 500 × | Mercedes SL 3.0 (400) × |
| Mark | Mercedes | Mercedes |
| Model | SL (2008-2011) 500 | SL 3.0 (400) |
| Year | 2008-2011 | 2015 |
| Number of doors/seats | 2/2+2 | 2/2 |
| Body type | Roadster-coupe | Cabriolet |
| Unladen Weight | 1910 | 1735 |
| Gross Weight Limit | 2205 | 2115 |
| Top Speed, km/h | 250 | 250 |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 5.4 | 4.9 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.52 | - |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 235/339 | 235/356 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Mercedes SL (2008-2011) 500 × | Mercedes SL 3.0 (400) × |
| Length | 4562 | 4631 |
| Width | 1820 | 1877 |
| Height | 1317 | 1315 |
| Wheelbase | 2560 | 2585 |
| Front/rear Track | 1559/1547 | 1600/1604 |
| Ground clearance | - | - |
| Engine specifications | Mercedes SL (2008-2011) 500 × | Mercedes SL 3.0 (400) × |
| Type | petrol Injection | Gasoline Direct Injection, turbocharging |
| Displacement, cm3 | 5461 | 2996 |
| Compression ratio | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | V8 | V6 |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 98x90.5 | 88x82.1 |
| Number of valves | 32 | 24 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 388/6000 | 367/5500-6000 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 530/2800-4800 | 500/1800-4500 |
| Transmission specifications | Mercedes SL (2008-2011) 500 × | Mercedes SL 3.0 (400) × |
| Gearbox | 7-speed automatic | 9-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Rear wheel drive (dynamic stabilization ESP) | Rear wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Mercedes SL (2008-2011) 500 × | Mercedes SL 3.0 (400) × |
| Front | Upper and lower A-arm (double wishbone) | Upper and lower A-arm (double wishbone) |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 255/45/18 | 255/40 R18 |
| Disk | 5x112 ET35 d66.6
| 5x112 ET35 d66.6
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| Brakes specifications | Mercedes SL (2008-2011) 500 × | Mercedes SL 3.0 (400) × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Mercedes SL (2008-2011) 500 × | Mercedes SL 3.0 (400) × |
| City | 18 | 10.5 |
| Highway | 8.3 | 6 |
| Combined | 12 | 7.7 |
| Fuel | 95 | 95 |
| Tank, L | 80 | 65 |
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