Mercedes SL 2008

This generation of Mercedes SL has been produced from 2008 to 2012. We can provide information about 6 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with classical rear wheel drive.

This Mercedes is available with six petrol engines with displacement from 3.0 to 6.2 litres and power of from 231 to 612 horsepower.
The car is available with only with automatic gearbox.

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Mercedes SL 2008 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 9.4 to 14 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Mercedes SL 2008 petrol engine version is Mercedes SL 280 2008, consuming 9.4 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Mercedes SL real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 15 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Mercedes SL modification.

Mercedes SL 2008 CO2 emissions are from 224 to 330 grams per kilometer. Mercedes SL version with the lowest CO2 emissions is Mercedes SL 280 2008, which produces 224 grams of CO2 per one kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 4.2 seconds has Mercedes SL AMG SL 65 V12 version, conversely the tardiest one is Mercedes SL 280 2008 reaching this speed only in 7.8 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 3.0 petrol 6-cylinder 231 hp version (Mercedes SL 280 2008) and 5 other versions.

Lenght of Mercedes SL is 456 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Mercedes SL is about 2 cm longer than Honda Civic sedan, but 2 cm shorter than BMW 3 series coupe. Mercedes SL gross weight is from 2110 to 2385 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 17 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Mercedes SL trunk space is 235 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 339 litres.

This Mercedes is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 24 500 €. Below you will find more detailed information about Mercedes SL prices and costs.

Mercedes SL modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption
Mercedes SL 3.0 280 2008

Most fuel efficient version

3.0 Petrol 231 HP 9.4 l/100km
Mercedes SL 3.5 350 2008

Most fuel efficient version by real consumption

3.5 Petrol 315 HP 9.7 l/100km
Mercedes SL 5.5 500 2008 5.5 Petrol 388 HP 11.6 l/100km
Mercedes SL 5.5 600 2008 5.5 Petrol 517 HP 13.9 l/100km
Mercedes SL 2008 6.0 AMG SL 65 V12 Jan 2008 — Dec 2010

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds

6.0 Petrol 612 HP 14.0 l/100km
Mercedes SL 6.2 63 2008 AMG 6.2 Petrol 525 HP 13.9 l/100km

Mercedes SL prices

Mercedes SL 2008 - 2012 cabrio price in Latvia is from 18500 € to 32000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Mercedes SL price is very high - Mercedes SL is more than two times more expensive then average cabrios of this age (compare cabrios 2008 - 2012 prices). Mercedes SL high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this Mercedes could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
Mercedes SL 2010 price 20 500 € 24 000 € 28 000 €
Mercedes SL 2009 price 18 500 € 24 500 € 32 000 €

Mercedes SL total costs of ownership

Mercedes SL mileage

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Mercedes SL 2008 features (options)

Percentage of Mercedes SL with corresponding feature (option)

Climate control
100%
Rain sensor
100%
Tire pressure control
94%
Conditioning
69%
Bi-xenon lights
69%
Metallic paint
63%
Distance control
38%
Xenon headlights
38%
Front parking sensors
25%
Cruise control
25%
Leather upholstery
25%
Electrically adjustable steering wheel
25%
Electrically adjustable seats
25%
Heated seats
25%
Navigation
25%
Adaptive cruise control
19%
Adjustable steering wheel
19%
Ventilated seats
19%
Dimming mirrors
19%
Auxiliary heating
13%
Rear parking sensors
13%
Sunroof
13%

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  • lower price
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Mercedes SL reviews

At the moment we dont have reviews about Mercedes SL manufactured from 2008 to 2012.
Find below reviews about other generations of Mercedes SL.
Mercedes SL 2002 Petrol 5.0 litres, Automatic gearbox
Purchase year:2005 age of car 3 years)Owned for110`000 kilometers (12 years)
Average fuel consumption:14.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving)
Total car rating:
10
   male, age 38
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