SL Roadster: technical data

Engine and performance
Cylinder arrangement/number
V6
V8
Displacement (cc)
2996
6208
Rated output (kW [hp] at rpm)
– (170/6000)
– (386/6800)
Rated torque (Nm at rpm)
– (300/2500-5000)
– (630/5200)
Compression ratio
11.1 : 1
11.3 : 1
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)
– (7.8)
– (4.6)
Top speed (km/h)
– (250, electr. limited)
– (250, electr. limited)
Power transmission
Drive system
Rear drive
Rear drive
Transmissions
– (7G-TRONIC)
– (AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission)
Mechanical transmission ratios
Automatic transmission ratios
4.38/2.86/1.92/1.37/1.00/0.82/0.73/R1 3.42/R2 2.23
4.38/2.86/1.92/1.37/1.00/0.82/0.73/R1 3.42/R2 2.23
Final drive transmission ratio
3.07
3.06
Fuel and consumption
Tank capacity/with reserve (l)
80/10
80/14
Fuel consumption, urban (l/100km)
– (13.5)
– (21.7)
Fuel consumption, extra-urban (l/100km)
– (6.8)
– (9.7)
Fuel consumption combined (l/100km)
– (9.3)
– (14.1)
CO2 emissions (g/km) combined
– (217)
– (328)
Cd value
0.30
0.30
Emission class
– (EU5)
– (EU5)
Chassis (standard) and wheels
Front axle
Multi-link
Multi-link
Rear axle
Multi-link rear suspension
Multi-link rear suspension
Suspension, front/rear
Coil spring, single-tube gas-filled/coil spring, single-tube gas-filled
Active Body Control (ABC)/Active Body Control (ABC)
Front tyres/wheels
255/45 R 17
255/35 R 19
Rear tyres/wheels
255/45 R 17
285/30 R 19
Steering
Hydraulic rack & pinion steering
Rack-and-pinion speed-sensitive steering without hydraulic power steering control
Front brakes
Discs, internally ventilated
Discs, internally ventilated & perforated
Rear brakes
Windows
Discs, internally ventilated & perforated
Dimensions and weights
Kerb weight/payload capacity (kg)
– (1815/295)
– (1970/255)
Perm. GVW (kg)
– (2110)
– (2225)
Maximum roof load (kg)
75
75
Boot capacity (VDA) (I)
235-339
235-339
Turning circle (m)
11.04
11.04
Permitted towing capacity unbraked/braked (kg)

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