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Mercedes SL-Class (R230) specifications and photos

Mercedes SL-Class (R230) specifications are shown with trim options, key technical data, and a model photo gallery. Compare 5 configurations by engine size, power, seating, and transmission. The gallery includes 19 photos for visual reference.

Years 2008 - 2012

Body type cabriolet

Trims 5

Photos 19

Overview

Mercedes SL-Class (R230) at a glance

Quick model context before comparing photos and trim-level specifications.

Use this Mercedes SL-Class (R230) page as a compact reference for photos, trim comparison, and detailed technical specifications. The current data covers 272-612 hp and 3498-5980 cc engine displacement. For exact values, open a trim section because specifications can differ between configurations.

Power: 272-612 hp
Engine displacement: 3498-5980 cc
Transmissions: 7, 5
Seating: 2 seats

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Photos, trims and specifications for Mercedes SL-Class (R230)

This model page brings gallery images, trim comparison, and detailed technical data together for the 2008 generation.

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Configurations

Trims and key specifications

Use this table to compare the main differences between available configurations.

Power 272-612 hp

Engine displacement 3498-5980 cc

Seating 2 seats

Transmissions 7, 5

Trim / modification	Engine	Power	Seats	Transmission
SL 350 AT STANDART	3498 cc	272 hp	2	7
SL 500 AT STANDART	5461 cc	388 hp	2	7
SL 600 AT STANDART	5513 cc	517 hp	2	5
SL 55 AMG AT STANDART	5461 cc	557 hp	2	7
SL 65 AMG AT STANDART	5980 cc	612 hp	2	5

Specifications can vary by market, model year, and equipment package. Use the trim sections below to review the full data for each configuration.

Gallery

Mercedes SL-Class (R230) photo gallery

19 images are collected here with the main specifications and trim data for this model.

Photo Mercedes SL-Class (R230)

Detailed specs

Specifications by trim

Choose a configuration below to open full technical data grouped by category.

SL 350 AT STANDART SL 500 AT STANDART SL 600 AT STANDART SL 55 AMG AT STANDART SL 65 AMG AT STANDART

SL 350 AT STANDART 77 specifications

Specifications

Engine

Type of engine	ICE
Type of fuel	Gasoline
Displacement, cc	3498
Cylinders location	V-shaped
Number of cylinders	6
Valves	24
Power, hp	272
Torque, Nm	350
RPM at max torque	2400-5000
Engine	3.5i
Compression	10.7
RPM at max power	6000
Engine code	M 272

Performance

Fuel consumption (urban cycle), l. 100 km	14.8
Fuel consumption (urban), l. 100 km	7.7
Fuel consumption (combined), l. 100 km	10.3
Acceleration (0-100 km/h), s	6.6
The maximum speed, km / h.	250
The rate of toxicity	Euro IV

Dimensions

Seats	2
Length mm	4532
Width	1827
Height mm	1317
Wheelbase mm	2560
Front track, mm	1559
Rear track, mm	1547
Kerb weight, kg	1825
Trunk capacity, L	317
Fuel tank, l	80
Turning circle, m	11.04
Ground clearance, mm	150
Gross weight, kg	2120

Transmission

Automatic transmission	+
Number of gears	7
Drive	Rear
Transmission	7G-Tronic
Gearbox	Automatic
Transmission manufacturer	Daimler AG
Transmission country of origin	Germany

Suspension

Type of front suspension	Double wishbones
Rear suspension	Multi-link suspension, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Brake system

The front brakes	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes	Ventilated discs

Steering

Power steering	Power

Equipment

Comfort

Cruise Control	+
Adjustable steering column	+
Outside temperature sensor	+

Interior

wooden finish (wood decoration) Interior	+
On-board computer	+
Decoration Leather interior elements (leather steering wheel, gearshift lever, etc.)	+

Wheels

Disc diameter	17
Rim type	Alloy
Tires	255/45R17

Cabin climate and noise insulation

Heated front seats	+
Climate control	+

Glass, mirrors and sunroof

Front power windows	+
The rain sensor	+
Heated side mirrors	+
Power mirrors	+

Multimedia and instruments

Audio preparation	+
Antenna	+
DVD-player	+

Headlights and lighting

Xenon headlights	+
Washers	+
Front fog lights	+

Seats

Power front seats	+
Armrest front	+

Trunk

trunk control	+

Security

Electronic systems

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)	+
The emergency braking (Brake Assist)	+
Vehicle Stability Control (ESP, DSC, ESC, VSC)	+
The system of dynamic stabilization (VDC)	+

Anti-theft systems

Alarm	+
Locking	+
alarm	+

Airbags

Driver's airbag	+
Passenger Airbag	+

SL 500 AT STANDART 78 specifications

Specifications

Engine

Type of engine	ICE
Type of fuel	Gasoline
Displacement, cc	5461
Cylinders location	V-shaped
Number of cylinders	8
Valves	32
Power, hp	388
Torque, Nm	530
RPM at max torque	2800-4800
Engine	5.5i
Compression	10.7
RPM at max power	6000
Engine code	M 273.965

Performance

Fuel consumption (urban cycle), l. 100 km	18.2
Fuel consumption (urban), l. 100 km	8.8
Fuel consumption (combined), l. 100 km	12.2
Acceleration (0-100 km/h), s	5.4
The maximum speed, km / h.	250
The rate of toxicity	Euro IV

Dimensions

Seats	2
Length mm	4532
Width	1827
Height mm	1298
Wheelbase mm	2560
Front track, mm	1559
Rear track, mm	1547
Kerb weight, kg	1910
Trunk capacity, L	235
Fuel tank, l	80
Turning circle, m	11.04
Ground clearance, mm	150
Gross weight, kg	2205

Transmission

Automatic transmission	+
Number of gears	7
Drive	Rear
Transmission	7G-Tronic
Gearbox	Automatic
Transmission manufacturer	Daimler AG
Transmission country of origin	Germany

Suspension

Type of front suspension	Double wishbones
Rear suspension	Multi-link suspension, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Brake system

The front brakes	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes	Ventilated discs

Steering

Power steering	Power

Equipment

Comfort

Cruise Control	+
Adjustable steering column	+
Outside temperature sensor	+

Interior

Leather interior	+
wooden finish (wood decoration) Interior	+
On-board computer	+
Decoration Leather interior elements (leather steering wheel, gearshift lever, etc.)	+

Wheels

Disc diameter	18
Rim type	Alloy
Tires	255/45R18

Cabin climate and noise insulation

Heated front seats	+
Climate control	+

Glass, mirrors and sunroof

Front power windows	+
The rain sensor	+
Heated side mirrors	+
Power mirrors	+

Multimedia and instruments

Audio preparation	+
Antenna	+
DVD-player	+

Headlights and lighting

Xenon headlights	+
Washers	+
Front fog lights	+

Seats

Power front seats	+
Armrest front	+

Trunk

trunk control	+

Security

Electronic systems

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)	+
The emergency braking (Brake Assist)	+
Vehicle Stability Control (ESP, DSC, ESC, VSC)	+
The system of dynamic stabilization (VDC)	+

Anti-theft systems

Alarm	+
Locking	+
alarm	+

Airbags

Driver's airbag	+
Passenger Airbag	+

SL 600 AT STANDART 83 specifications

Specifications

Engine

Type of engine	ICE
Type of fuel	Gasoline
Displacement, cc	5513
Cylinders location	V-shaped
Number of cylinders	8
Valves	32
Power, hp	517
Torque, Nm	830
RPM at max torque	1900-3500
Engine	5.5i
Compression	9.0
RPM at max power	5000
Turbo	+
Engine code	M 275.953

Performance

Fuel consumption (urban cycle), l. 100 km	22
Fuel consumption (urban), l. 100 km	9.9
Fuel consumption (combined), l. 100 km	14.3
Acceleration (0-100 km/h), s	4.5
The maximum speed, km / h.	250
The rate of toxicity	Euro IV

Dimensions

Seats	2
Length mm	4532
Width	1827
Height mm	1298
Wheelbase mm	2560
Front track, mm	1559
Rear track, mm	1547
Kerb weight, kg	2045
Trunk capacity, L	235
Fuel tank, l	80
Turning circle, m	11.04
Ground clearance, mm	150
Gross weight, kg	2320

Transmission

Automatic transmission	+
Number of gears	5
Drive	Rear
Transmission	5G-Tronic
Gearbox	Automatic
Transmission manufacturer	Daimler AG
Transmission country of origin	Germany

Suspension

Type of front suspension	Double wishbones
Rear suspension	Multi-link suspension, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Brake system

The front brakes	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes	Ventilated discs

Steering

Power steering	Power

Equipment

Comfort

Cruise Control	+
Adjustable steering column	+
Outside temperature sensor	+

Interior

Leather interior	+
wooden finish (wood decoration) Interior	+
On-board computer	+
Decoration Leather interior elements (leather steering wheel, gearshift lever, etc.)	+

Wheels

Disc diameter	18
Rim type	Alloy
Tires	255 / 40R18 lane, 285 / 35R18 rear

Cabin climate and noise insulation

Heated front seats	+
Climate control	+

Glass, mirrors and sunroof

Front power windows	+
The rain sensor	+
Heated side mirrors	+
Power mirrors	+

Multimedia and instruments

CD changer	+
Audio preparation	+
Audio	Bose
Antenna	+
CD player	+
DVD-player	+

Headlights and lighting

Xenon headlights	+
Washers	+
Front fog lights	+

Seats

Power front seats	+
Armrest front	+

Visibility and parking

Parktronic	+

Trunk

trunk control	+

Security

Electronic systems

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)	+
The emergency braking (Brake Assist)	+
Vehicle Stability Control (ESP, DSC, ESC, VSC)	+
The system of dynamic stabilization (VDC)	+

Anti-theft systems

Alarm	+
Locking	+
alarm	+

Airbags

Driver's airbag	+
Passenger Airbag	+

SL 55 AMG AT STANDART 83 specifications

Specifications

Engine

Type of engine	ICE
Type of fuel	Gasoline
Displacement, cc	5461
Cylinders location	V-shaped
Number of cylinders	8
Valves	32
Power, hp	557
Torque, Nm	720
RPM at max torque	1750-5250
Engine	5.5i
Compression	10
RPM at max power	5500
Turbo	+
Engine code	M 157 DE 55 AL

Performance

Fuel consumption (urban cycle), l. 100 km	20.3
Fuel consumption (urban), l. 100 km	9.6
Fuel consumption (combined), l. 100 km	13.5
Acceleration (0-100 km/h), s	4.5
The maximum speed, km / h.	250
The rate of toxicity	Euro IV

Dimensions

Seats	2
Length mm	4535
Width	1827
Height mm	1295
Wheelbase mm	2560
Front track, mm	1559
Rear track, mm	1547
Kerb weight, kg	1960
Trunk capacity, L	235
Fuel tank, l	80
Turning circle, m	11.04
Ground clearance, mm	150
Gross weight, kg	2205

Transmission

Automatic transmission	+
Number of gears	7
Drive	Rear
Transmission	AMG Speedshift MCT
Gearbox	Robot 1 engages
Transmission manufacturer	Daimler AG
Transmission country of origin	Germany

Suspension

Type of front suspension	Double wishbones
Rear suspension	Multi-link suspension, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Brake system

The front brakes	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes	Ventilated discs

Steering

Power steering	Power

Equipment

Comfort

Cruise Control	+
Adjustable steering column	+
Outside temperature sensor	+

Interior

Leather interior	+
wooden finish (wood decoration) Interior	+
On-board computer	+
Decoration Leather interior elements (leather steering wheel, gearshift lever, etc.)	+

Wheels

Disc diameter	18
Rim type	Alloy
Tires	255 / 40R18 front, 285 / 35R18 rear

Cabin climate and noise insulation

Heated front seats	+
Climate control	+

Glass, mirrors and sunroof

Front power windows	+
The rain sensor	+
Heated side mirrors	+
Power mirrors	+

Multimedia and instruments

CD changer	+
Audio preparation	+
Audio	Bose
Antenna	+
CD player	+
DVD-player	+

Headlights and lighting

Xenon headlights	+
Washers	+
Front fog lights	+

Seats

Power front seats	+
Armrest front	+

Visibility and parking

Parktronic	+

Trunk

trunk control	+

Security

Electronic systems

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)	+
The emergency braking (Brake Assist)	+
Vehicle Stability Control (ESP, DSC, ESC, VSC)	+
The system of dynamic stabilization (VDC)	+

Anti-theft systems

Alarm	+
Locking	+
alarm	+

Airbags

Driver's airbag	+
Passenger Airbag	+

SL 65 AMG AT STANDART 84 specifications

Specifications

Engine

Type of engine	ICE
Type of fuel	Gasoline
Displacement, cc	5980
Cylinders location	V-shaped
Number of cylinders	12
Valves	36
Power, hp	612
Torque, Nm	1000
RPM at max torque	2000-4000
Engine	6.0v12
Compression	9.0
RPM at max power	4800
Turbo	+
Engine code	M 275.981

Performance

Fuel consumption (urban cycle), l. 100 km	23.4
Fuel consumption (urban), l. 100 km	10.4
Fuel consumption (combined), l. 100 km	15.1
Acceleration (0-100 km/h), s	4.2
The maximum speed, km / h.	250
The rate of toxicity	Euro IV

Dimensions

Seats	2
Length mm	4535
Width	1827
Height mm	1295
Wheelbase mm	2560
Front track, mm	1559
Rear track, mm	1547
Kerb weight, kg	2120
Trunk capacity, L	235
Fuel tank, l	80
Turning circle, m	11.04
Ground clearance, mm	150
Gross weight, kg	2385

Transmission

Automatic transmission	+
Number of gears	5
Drive	Rear
Transmission	AMG Speedshift 5G
Gearbox	Automatic
Transmission manufacturer	Daimler AG
Transmission country of origin	Germany

Suspension

Type of front suspension	Double wishbones
Rear suspension	Multi-link suspension, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Brake system

The front brakes	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes	Ventilated discs

Steering

Power steering	Power

Equipment

Comfort

Cruise Control	+
Adjustable steering column	+
Outside temperature sensor	+

Interior

Leather interior	+
wooden finish (wood decoration) Interior	+
On-board computer	+
Decoration Leather interior elements (leather steering wheel, gearshift lever, etc.)	+

Wheels

Disc diameter	19
Rim type	Alloy
Tires	255 / 35R19 - front, 285 / 30R19 - rear

Cabin climate and noise insulation

Heated front seats	+
Climate control	+

Glass, mirrors and sunroof

Front power windows	+
The rain sensor	+
Heated side mirrors	+
Power mirrors	+

Multimedia and instruments

CD changer	+
Audio preparation	+
Audio	Bose
Antenna	+
CD player	+
DVD-player	+

Headlights and lighting

Xenon headlights	+
Washers	+
Front fog lights	+

Seats

Power front seats	+
Armrest front	+

Visibility and parking

Parktronic	+

Trunk

trunk control	+

Security

Electronic systems

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)	+
The emergency braking (Brake Assist)	+
Vehicle Stability Control (ESP, DSC, ESC, VSC)	+
The system of dynamic stabilization (VDC)	+

Anti-theft systems

Alarm	+
Locking	+
alarm	+
Other	Bose

Airbags

Driver's airbag	+
Passenger Airbag	+

FAQ

Mercedes SL-Class (R230) questions

Short answers based on the specifications and photos available in this catalog.

How many trims are listed for the Mercedes SL-Class (R230)?

This page lists 5 trims for the Mercedes SL-Class (R230), with key data shown in the comparison table and full specifications grouped below.

What is the power range for the Mercedes SL-Class (R230)?

The listed configurations show a power range of 272-612 hp. Exact output can vary by engine, transmission, market, and model year.

What engine displacement is shown for the Mercedes SL-Class (R230)?

The available specification data shows engine displacement from 3498-5980 cc across the trims listed on this page.

Which transmissions are listed for the Mercedes SL-Class (R230)?

The transmission options currently shown for this model are: 7, 5. Open a trim section to see the full data for a specific configuration.

Are there photos for the Mercedes SL-Class (R230)?

Yes. The gallery includes 19 photos for the Mercedes SL-Class (R230), including exterior and interior views where available.

Why can specifications differ for the same model?

Automotive specifications can differ by market, production year, body style, trim package, and transmission. Use the trim selector and detailed specification sections to compare exact configurations.