Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (R230) 500 V8 7AT RWD (388 HP)
Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (R230) · 2008 - 2011 · Petrol
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (R230) 500 V8 7AT RWD (388 HP) produces 387 hp and 530 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 11.9 l/100 km, equal to 284 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 387 hp
- Torque
- 530 Nm
- 0–100
- 5.4 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Engine
| Power | 387 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 285 kW |
| Torque | 530 Nm |
| Displacement | 5,461 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 | 5.4 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 11.9 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 18.1 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 8.3 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 284 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 7-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 | 1,910 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,205 kg |
| Tyre size | 255/45 R18 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (R230) 500 V8 7AT RWD (388 HP) compared with 7,586 trims of other cars from the 2005–2011 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 387 hp | 191 hp |
better than 94%
|
| Torque | 530 Nm | 305 Nm |
better than 93%
|
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 209 km/h |
better than 92%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 5.4 s | 9.6 s |
better than 93%
|
| Combined consumption | 11.9 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
better than 9%
|
| CO2 emissions | 284 g/km | 179 g/km |
better than 6%
|
| Cargo volume | 235 l | 471 l |
better than 10%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,910 kg | 1,520 kg |
better than 11%
|
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-Klasse (R230)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 7AT RWD (231 HP) | Petrol | 231 hp | 300 Nm | 7.8 s | 250 km/h | 9.4 l/100 km | 224 g/km | |
| 350 V6 7AT RWD (315 HP) | Petrol | 315 hp | 360 Nm | 6.2 s | 250 km/h | 9.9 l/100 km | 236 g/km | |
| 600 V12 5AT RWD (517 HP) | Petrol | 517 hp | 830 Nm | 4.5 s | 250 km/h | 13.9 l/100 km | 330 g/km |