| General information | |
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| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SL |
| Generation | SL (R230, facelift 2008) |
| Type (Engine) | SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC |
| Start of production | April, 2008 year |
| End of production | December, 2011 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Roadster |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban (NEDC) | 13.5 l/100 km 17.4 US mpg 20.9 UK mpg 7.4 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban (NEDC) | 7 l/100 km 33.6 US mpg 40.4 UK mpg 14.3 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined (NEDC) | 9.4 l/100 km 25 US mpg 30.1 UK mpg 10.6 km/l |
| CO2 emissions (NEDC) | 224 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 7.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 7.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 7.4 sec |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 4 |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 7.6 kg/Hp, 132 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5.8 kg/Nm, 171.4 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 231 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 77.1 Hp/l |
| Torque | 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. 221.27 lb.-ft. @ 2500-5000 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M 272.949 |
| Engine displacement | 2996 cm3 182.83 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 88 mm 3.46 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 82.1 mm 3.23 in. |
| Compression ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1750 kg 3858.09 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 2120 kg 4673.8 lbs. |
| Max load | 370 kg 815.71 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 235 l 8.3 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space – maximum | 339 l 11.97 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal |
| Max. roof load | 75 kg 165.35 lbs. |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4562 mm 179.61 in. |
| Width | 1820 mm 71.65 in. |
| Width including mirrors | 2069 mm 81.46 in. |
| Height | 1317 mm 51.85 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2560 mm 100.79 in. |
| Front track | 1559 mm 61.38 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1547 mm 60.91 in. |
| Front overhang | 985 mm 38.78 in. |
| Rear overhang | 1017 mm 40.04 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 11.04 m 36.22 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 7 gears, automatic transmission |
| Front suspension | Coil spring, Independent multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension, Coil spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 255/45 R 17 |
| Wheel rims size | 8.5 J x 17 |
| What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008)? | Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC? | 9.4 l/100 km 25 US mpg 30.1 UK mpg 10.6 km/l |
| How ECO is the car, Mercedes-Benz SL SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC? | 224 g/km CO2 Euro 4 |
| How fast is the car, 2008 SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC? | 250 km/h | 155.34 mph 0-100 km/h: 7.8 sec 0-60 mph: 7.4 sec |
| How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2008 SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC? | 231 Hp, 300 Nm 221.27 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2008 SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC? | 3.0 l 2996 cm3 182.83 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC? | 6, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) Roadster 2008 SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster? | 4562 mm 179.61 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster? | 1820 mm 71.65 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC? | 1750 kg 3858.09 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC? | 2120 kg 4673.8 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster? | 235 – 339 l 8.3 – 11.97 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC? | 7, automatic transmission |
