Mercedes SL 2006 500 2006
Mercedes SL 2006 5.5 petrol description
Cabrio Mercedes SL 2006 500 2006 has been produced from January, 2006 to January, 2008. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 5.5 litres, which produces power of 388 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 530 Nm (Newton metres) on 2800 revolutions per minute.
This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no 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 310 000 and 520 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Mercedes SL 5.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8.5 litres.
Mercedes SL 2006 500 2006 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes SL 2006 500 2006 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes SL 2006 500 2006 fuel consumption is 12.2 litres per 100km (8.2 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 18.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 900 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Mercedes is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Mercedes SL fuel consumption.
Mercedes SL 2006 500 2006 technical data
| Model: | Mercedes SL 500 2006 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Cabrio | ||
| Production period: | 2006. January ... 2008. January | ||
| Engine: | 5461 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 291 g/km |
| Power: | 388 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 530 NM ON 2800 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (7 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Top speed: | 250 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 (combined) 18.2 (urban) 8.8 (highway) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.4 l/100km (19 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres (21.1 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.54m (length) 1.82m (width) 1.30m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | ||
| Seats: | 2 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 339 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 2205 kg | ||
Mercedes SL 2006 500 2006 engine M273 KE55
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 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 | 5461 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 98 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 90.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.7 : 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 2006 500 2006 oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 8.5 litres (9 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 8 litres (8.5 quarts) |
| Power | 388 HP ON 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 NM ON 2800 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 2005 |
| Duration of production | 10 years |
| Engine also used on | Mercedes E klase Mercedes ML Mercedes S klase Mercedes G klase and 6 other models |
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 [2006 - 2008] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mercedes SL 3.5 350 2006
Jan 2006 — Jan 2008 Most fuel efficient version |
3.5 Petrol | 272 HP | 10.3 l/100km |
| Mercedes SL 5.4 55 2006 AMG Jan 2006 — Jan 2008 | 5.4 Petrol | 517 HP | 13.5 l/100km |
| Mercedes SL 5.5 500 2006 Jan 2006 — Jan 2008 | 5.5 Petrol | 388 HP | 12.2 l/100km |
| Mercedes SL 2006 5.5 SL 600 V12 | 5.5 Petrol | 517 HP | 14.3 l/100km |
| Mercedes SL 6.0 600 2006 Jan 2006 — Jan 2008 | 6.0 Petrol | 517 HP | 14.3 l/100km |
|
Mercedes SL 6.0 65 2006 AMG
Jan 2006 — Jan 2008 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds |
6.0 Petrol | 612 HP | 15.1 l/100km |