Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (R230) 500 V8 5AT RWD (306 HP)
Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (R230) · 2001 - present · Petrol
The Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (R230) 500 V8 5AT RWD (306 HP) produces 306 hp and 460 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 12.7 l/100 km, equal to 304 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 306 hp
- Torque
- 460 Nm
- 0–100
- 6.3 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 | 6.3 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 12.7 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 19.1 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 9.2 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 304 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,534 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,826 mm |
| Height | 1,298 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm |
| Cargo volume | 235 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,845 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,140 kg |
| Tyre size | 255/45 R17 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (R230) 500 V8 5AT RWD (306 HP) compared with 5,109 trims of other cars from the 1998–2004 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 306 hp | 163 hp |
better than 93%
|
| Torque | 460 Nm | 254 Nm |
better than 94%
|
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 201 km/h |
better than 92%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 6.3 s | 10.5 s |
better than 93%
|
| Combined consumption | 12.7 l/100 km | 8.4 l/100 km |
better than 6%
|
| CO2 emissions | 304 g/km | 201 g/km |
better than 6%
|
| Cargo volume | 235 l | 505 l |
better than 7%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,845 kg | 1,414 kg |
better than 8%
|
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 Roadster (R230)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 V6 5AT RWD (245 HP) | Petrol | 245 hp | 350 Nm | 7.2 s | 249 km/h | 11.7 l/100 km | 276 g/km | |
| 350 V6 6MT RWD (245 HP) | Petrol | 245 hp | 350 Nm | 7.2 s | 250 km/h | 11.5 l/100 km | 276 g/km | |
| 600 V12 5AT RWD (500 HP) | Petrol | 500 hp | 800 Nm | 4.7 s | 250 km/h | 14.0 l/100 km | 346 g/km |