Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster 3.0L 4MT (215 HP)
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster · 1957 - present · Petrol
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster 3.0L 4MT (215 HP) produces 215 hp and 275 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 12.5 l/100 km, equal to 298 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 215 hp
- Torque
- 275 Nm
- 0–100
- 8.9 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Engine
| Power | 215 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 158 kW |
| Torque | 275 Nm |
| Displacement | 2,996 cc |
| Cylinders | L6 |
| Fuel system | Direct Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
Performance
| Top speed | 250 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 8.9 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 12.5 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| CO2 emissions | 298 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 4-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,569 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm |
| Ground clearance | 127 mm |
| Unladen weight | 1,330 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,660 kg |
| Tyre size | 6.50-15 |
| Front brakes | Discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster 3.0L 4MT (215 HP) compared with 113 trims of other cars from the 1954–1960 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 215 hp | 149 hp |
better than 71%
|
| Torque | 275 Nm | 225 Nm |
better than 71%
|
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 167 km/h |
better than 97%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 8.9 s | 13.5 s |
better than 81%
|
| Combined consumption | 12.5 l/100 km | 12.7 l/100 km |
better than 38%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,330 kg | 1,267 kg |
better than 41%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Not stated by the manufacturer: cargo volume. Those measures are left out of the comparison.