Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Coupe Cabrio
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008
Mercedes-Benz introduced the fifth generation of the SL roadster in 2001 at the Frankfurt Motor Show and, by 2006, it was already time for a refreshed version.
When the carmaker decided to drop the canvas-top and replaced it with a retractable hard-top, its customers were happy. That was one of the most important advantages of the SL over its main competitors on the market. Another benefit was the adequate engine range. When the facelift occurred, the engines were replaced and got cleaner, more fuel-efficient.
Mercedes's design department didn't seem to spend too many hours refreshing the car's exterior. They removed the pinned-out bumper, installed a more common one with a curved lower area, and changed the headlights. Another change was on the grille, which sported a three-slats design instead of four-slats as the 2001 model. In the back, the carmaker changed the taillights, adding larger clear areas for the reversing lights.
Inside, the most noticeable difference was on the center stack, which received a new infotainment system. It was still with navigation, but it included an aux-in in the glove-box, and the screen and buttons received a new design.
There was a major revamp for the V-6 and for the V-8 versions under the hood, which gained more power got better performances. The V-12 version, named SL600, kept the same power as before but earned on the torque department leading to better 0 to 60 mph (0-97 kph) times.
ENGINE SPECS - 350 V8 7AT (272 HP) | |
---|---|
Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3498 cm3 |
Power: | 200 KW @ 6000 RPM 272 HP @ 6000 RPM 268 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 2400-5000 RPM 350 Nm @ 2400-5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
---|---|
Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
---|---|
Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
---|---|
Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
---|---|
Tire Size: | 255/45R17W |
DIMENSIONS | |
---|---|
Length: | 178.5 in (4534 mm) |
Width: | 71.9 in (1826 mm) |
Height: | 51.9 in (1318 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.4/60.9 in (1,560/1,547 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.3 cuFT (235 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
---|---|
Unladen Weight: | 4024.1 lbs (1825 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4674.6 lbs (2120 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
---|---|
City: | 15.9 mpg US (14.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 246 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 500 V8 7AT (387 HP) | |
---|---|
Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5461 cm3 |
Power: | 285 KW @ 6000 RPM 387 HP @ 6000 RPM 382 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 391 lb-ft @ 2800-4800 RPM 530 Nm @ 2800-4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
---|---|
Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
---|---|
Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic G-Tronic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
---|---|
Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
---|---|
Tire Size: | 255/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
---|---|
Length: | 178.5 in (4534 mm) |
Width: | 71.9 in (1826 mm) |
Height: | 51.1 in (1298 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.4/60.9 in (1,560/1,547 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.3 cuFT (235 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
---|---|
Unladen Weight: | 4211.6 lbs (1910 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4862 lbs (2205 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
---|---|
City: | 12.9 mpg US (18.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 291 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 600 V12 5AT (517 HP) | |
---|---|
Cylinders: | V12 |
Displacement: | 5513 cm3 |
Power: | 380 KW @ 5000 RPM 517 HP @ 5000 RPM 510 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 612 lb-ft @ 1900-3500 RPM 830 Nm @ 1900-3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
---|---|
Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
---|---|
Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
---|---|
Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
---|---|
Tire Size: | 255/40 R18Z (Front) - 285/35 R18Z (Rear) |
DIMENSIONS | |
---|---|
Length: | 178.5 in (4534 mm) |
Width: | 71.9 in (1826 mm) |
Height: | 50.8 in (1290 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.4/60.5 in (1,560/1,537 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.3 cuFT (235 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
---|---|
Unladen Weight: | 4509.2 lbs (2045 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5115.6 lbs (2320 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
---|---|
City: | 10.7 mpg US (22 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 16.9 mpg US (13.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 340 g/km |