Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 V8 4AT RWD (231 HP)
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) · 1971 - 1989 · Petrol
The Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 V8 4AT RWD (231 HP) produces 231 hp and 405 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds and reaches 220 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 12.2 l/100 km, equal to 305 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 231 hp
- Torque
- 405 Nm
- 0–100
- 8.1 s
- Top speed
- 220 km/h
Engine
| Power | 231 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 170 kW |
| Torque | 405 Nm |
| Displacement | 4,973 cc |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 85 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 220 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 8.1 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 12.2 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| CO2 emissions | 305 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 4-Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,389 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,461 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm |
| Cargo volume | 261 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,540 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,960 kg |
| Tyre size | 205/70R14 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 V8 4AT RWD (231 HP) compared with 453 trims of other cars from the 1968–1974 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | 157 hp |
better than 80%
|
| Torque | 405 Nm | 245 Nm |
better than 83%
|
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 180 km/h |
better than 86%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 8.1 s | 12.6 s |
better than 86%
|
| Combined consumption | 12.2 l/100 km | 12.3 l/100 km |
better than 33%
|
| Cargo volume | 261 l | 356 l |
better than 32%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,540 kg | 1,262 kg |
better than 23%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 (G-Kat) 5MT RWD (180 HP) | Petrol | 179 hp | 255 Nm | 9.7 s | 200 km/h | 11.2 l/100 km | 267 g/km | |
| 280 5MT RWD (185 HP) | Petrol | 185 hp | 240 Nm | 10.1 s | 200 km/h | 11.4 l/100 km | 270 g/km | |
| 300 5MT RWD (188 HP) | Petrol | 188 hp | 260 Nm | 9.6 s | 203 km/h | 10.9 l/100 km | 259 g/km | |
| 420 V8 4AT RWD (218 HP) | Petrol | 218 hp | 330 Nm | 9.0 s | 212 km/h | 11.9 l/100 km | 283 g/km | |
| 450 V8 4AT RWD (220 HP) | Petrol | 220 hp | 359 Nm | — | — | — | — | |
| 500 (G-Kat) V8 4AT RWD (223 HP) | Petrol | 223 hp | 365 Nm | 7.8 s | 216 km/h | 13.1 l/100 km | 311 g/km | |
| 500 V8 4AT RWD (245 HP) | Petrol | 245 hp | 400 Nm | 7.3 s | 225 km/h | 12.3 l/100 km | 293 g/km | |
| 380 4AT RWD (280 HP) | Petrol | 280 hp | 315 Nm | 9.8 s | 206 km/h | 11.6 l/100 km | 276 g/km |