Mercedes SL 2008 600 2008
Mercedes SL 2008 5.5 petrol description
Cabrio Mercedes SL 2008 600 2008 has been produced from January, 2008 to January, 2012. It has 12-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 5.5 litres, which produces power of 517 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 830 Nm (Newton metres) on 1900 revolutions per minute.
This 12-cylinder 36-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and Biturbo turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 250 000 and 420 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs
This Mercedes SL 5.5 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 9.5 litres.
Mercedes SL 2008 600 2008 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes SL 2008 600 2008 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 4.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes SL 2008 600 2008 fuel consumption is 13.9 litres per 100km (7.2 km/l), city fuel economy - 21.3 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 9.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 560 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 840 kilometers on highway.
Mercedes SL 2008 600 2008 technical data
| Model: | Mercedes SL 600 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Cabrio | ||
| Production period: | 2008. January ... 2012. January | ||
| Engine: | 5513 cm3 Petrol, 12 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 330 g/km |
| Power: | 517 HP ON 5000 RPM | Torque: | 830 NM ON 1900 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Top speed: | 250 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.9 (combined) 21.3 (urban) 9.5 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres (21.1 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.56m (length) 1.82m (width) 1.32m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | ||
| Seats: | 2 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 339 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 2320 kg | ||
Mercedes SL 2008 600 2008 engine M275 E55 AL
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 250,000 to 420,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
| Engine displacement | 5513 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 12 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 82 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 87 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Mercedes SL 2008 600 2008 oil type | 5W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 9.5 litres (10 quarts) |
| Power | 500 - 517 HP ON 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 800 - 830 NM ON 1900 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 2002 |
| Duration of production | 11 years |
| Engine also used on | Mercedes S klase Mercedes CL |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
All Mercedes SL cabrio [2008 - 2012] 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 |