Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 500 V8 5AT RWD (306 HP)
Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) · 1998 - 2001 · Petrol
The Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 500 V8 5AT RWD (306 HP) produces 306 hp and 460 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 12.5 l/100 km, equal to 293 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 306 hp
- Torque
- 460 Nm
- 0–100
- 6.5 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Engine
| Power | 306 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 225 kW |
| Torque | 460 Nm |
| Displacement | 4,966 cc |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 80 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 250 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 6.5 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 12.5 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 18.8 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 8.8 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 293 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,470 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,290 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm |
| Cargo volume | 252 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,795 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,210 kg |
| Tyre size | 225/55Zr16 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 500 V8 5AT RWD (306 HP) compared with 3,916 trims of other cars from the 1995–2001 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 306 hp | 150 hp |
better than 95%
|
| Torque | 460 Nm | 233 Nm |
better than 96%
|
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 198 km/h |
better than 94%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 6.5 s | 11.0 s |
better than 94%
|
| Combined consumption | 12.5 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km |
better than 6%
|
| CO2 emissions | 293 g/km | 205 g/km |
better than 7%
|
| Cargo volume | 252 l | 477 l |
better than 11%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,795 kg | 1,365 kg |
better than 7%
|
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 (R129)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 V6 5MT RWD (204 HP) | Petrol | 204 hp | 270 Nm | 9.7 s | 232 km/h | 10.7 l/100 km | 251 g/km | |
| 320 V6 5AT RWD (226 HP) | Petrol | 224 hp | 315 Nm | 8.4 s | 238 km/h | 11.0 l/100 km | 258 g/km | |
| 600 V12 5AT RWD (394 HP) | Petrol | 394 hp | 570 Nm | 6.1 s | 250 km/h | 15.5 l/100 km | 370 g/km |