Base SL 500 2dr Roadster
0-60 mph
@ 98 mph
Power
Torque
Rear-wheel Drive
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Year:
2003
Make:
Mercedes-Benz
Model:
SL Class
Trim:
Base SL 500 2DR Roadster
Style:
Base SL 500 2dr Roadster
Base Price:
$85,990
Drive:
Rear-wheel Drive
Curb Weight:
4,045 lbs
Length:
178.5 in.
Width:
72 in.
Height:
51 in.
Wheelbase:
100.8 in.
Drag Coefficient:
0.29
MPG:
15 city / 22 hwy
Fuel:
21.1 gal. / 401 mi range
Horsepower:
302 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque:
339 ft-lbs @ 2,700 rpm
Engine:
5.0l V-8 Sohc
Displacement:
5 liters
Compression Ratio:
10.00 to 1
Valves:
24
Engine Config:
Standard
Redline:
6,300 rpm
Power vs torque across the rev range
All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.
0-60 mph (1ft):
5.59 sec
0-60 mph:
5.9 sec
0-100 mph:
14.92 sec
60-130 mph:
21.99 sec
100-150 mph:
28.93 sec
Top Speed:
167 mph
⅛ mile:
9.04 sec @ 78.3 mph
¼ mile:
14.12 sec @ 97.5 mph
½ mile:
22.22 sec @ 121.2 mph
1 mile:
35.86 sec @ 141.5 mph
Front Tires:
P255/45WR17
Rear Tires:
P255/45WR17
Tire Compound:
Performance All-seasons
Transmission:
5-speed Automatic
Final Drive:
2.82
Gear Ratios
1: 3.59
2: 2.19
3: 1.41
4: 1
5: 0.83
R: 3.16
Gear spacing and speed bands
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