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Mercedes Benz SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 300 Specs

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With a fuel consumption of 9.3 litres/100km - 30 mpg UK - 25 mpg US (Average), 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 7.8 seconds, a maximum top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h), a curb weight of 4001 lbs (1815 kgs), the SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 300 has a naturally-aspirated V 6 cylinder engine, Petrol motor.
This engine produces a maximum power of 231 PS (228 bhp - 170 kW) at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 300 Nm (221 lb.ft) at 2500-5000 rpm. The power is transmitted to the road by the rear wheel drive (RWD) with a 7 speed Automatic gearbox.
On the topic of chassis details responsible for road holding, handling behavior and ride comfort, the SL (R230 2008 Facelift) has Coil springs. front suspension and Coil springs. rear suspension. Stock tire sizes are 255 / 45 on 17 inch rims at the front, and 255 / 45 on 17 inch rims at the rear. For stopping power, the SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 300 braking system includes Vented Discs at the front and Discs at the rear.
The SL (R230 2008 Facelift) model is a Cabrio car manufactured by Mercedes Benz, with 2 doors and 2 seats, sold new from year 2008.

Mercedes Benz SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 300 Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	V 6

Engine Code :	-

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Indirect Injection. Variable Intake

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity :	2996 cm3 or 182.8 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	88.0 x 82.1 mm 3.46 x 3.23 inches

Number of valves :	24 Valves

Aspiration :	N/A

Compression Ratio :	11

Maximum power - Output - Horsepower :	231 PS or 228 bhp or 170 kW @ 6000 rpm

Maximum torque :	300 Nm or 221 lb.ft @ 2500-5000 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	7 speed Automatic Transmission Relations 1st Gear Ratio: 9.0 2nd Gear Ratio: 13.8 3rd Gear Ratio: 20.5 4th Gear Ratio: 28.8 5th Gear Ratio: 39.4 6th Gear Ratio: 48.1 7th Gear Ratio: 54.0 Reverse Gear Ratio: Final Drive Ratio: -


Mercedes Benz SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 300 Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	9.3 L/100km 30 mpg UK / 25 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road:	6.8 L/100km 42 mpg UK / 35 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	13.5 L/100km 21 mpg UK / 17 mpg US

Range :	860 Km or 534 miles

Fuel Tank Capacity :	80 L 17.6 UK gallons 21.1 US gallons

CO2 emissions :	217 g/Km (Mercedes Benz)

Mercedes Benz SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 300 Performance

Top Speed :	250 km/h or 155 Mph

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	7.8 s

Mercedes Benz SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 300 Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Body :	Cabrio

Num. of Doors :	2

Wheelbase :	256 cm or 100.79 inches

Length :	456.2 cm or 179.61 inches

Width :	182 cm or 71.65 inches

Height :	131.7 cm or 51.85 inches

Front Axle :	155.9 cm or 61.38 inches

Rear Axle :	154.7 cm or 60.91 inches

Num. of Seats :	2

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	0.30

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (- mm)

Rear Brakes - Dics dimensions :	Discs (- mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	255/45 R17

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	255/45 R17

Front Wheels Width :	8,5"

Rear Wheels Width :	8,5"

Curb Weight :	1815 kg OR 4001 lbs

Weight-Power Output Ratio :	7.9 kg/hp

Trunk / Boot capacity :	339 L

Steering :	Rack and pinion Electric

Front Suspension :	Coil springs.

Rear Suspension :	Coil springs.

What engine is in Mercedes Benz SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 300?
The Mercedes Benz SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 300 has a V 6, Petrol engine with 2996 cm3 / 182.8 cu-in capacity.

How many horsepower (hp) does a 2008 Mercedes Benz SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 300 have?
The 2008 Mercedes Benz SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 300 has 231 PS / 228 bhp / 170 kW.

How much does a Mercedes Benz SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 300 weighs?
The Mercedes Benz SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 300 weighs 1815 Kg / 4001 lbs.

What is the top speed of a Mercedes Benz SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 300?
The Mercedes Benz SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 300 top speed is 250 Km/h / 155 mph.

Is Mercedes Benz SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 300 All Wheel Drive (AWD)?
No, the Mercedes Benz SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 300 is not All Wheel Drive (AWD). It's Rear Wheel Drive (RWD).