Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (R230) 600 V12 5AT RWD (500 HP)
Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (R230) · 2001 - present · Petrol
The Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (R230) 600 V12 5AT RWD (500 HP) produces 500 hp and 800 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 14.0 l/100 km, equal to 346 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 500 hp
- Torque
- 800 Nm
- 0–100
- 4.7 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Engine
| Power | 500 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 368 kW |
| Torque | 800 Nm |
| Displacement | 5,513 cc |
| Cylinders | V12 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 80 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 250 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 4.7 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 14.0 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 22.4 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 9.9 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 346 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,534 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,826 mm |
| Height | 1,290 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm |
| Cargo volume | 235 l |
| Unladen weight | 2,025 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,300 kg |
| Tyre size | 255/40 R18Z (Front) / 285/35 R18Z (Rear) |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (R230) 600 V12 5AT RWD (500 HP) compared with 5,109 trims of other cars from the 1998–2004 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 500 hp | 163 hp |
better than 99%
|
| Torque | 800 Nm | 254 Nm |
better than 100%
|
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 201 km/h |
better than 92%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 4.7 s | 10.5 s |
better than 98%
|
| Combined consumption | 14.0 l/100 km | 8.4 l/100 km |
better than 4%
|
| CO2 emissions | 346 g/km | 201 g/km |
better than 3%
|
| Cargo volume | 235 l | 505 l |
better than 7%
|
| Unladen weight | 2,025 kg | 1,414 kg |
better than 4%
|
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 | |
| 500 V8 5AT RWD (306 HP) | Petrol | 306 hp | 460 Nm | 6.3 s | 250 km/h | 12.7 l/100 km | 304 g/km |