Mercedes SL 2006 55 2006 AMG
Mercedes SL 2006 5.4 petrol description
Cabrio Mercedes SL 2006 55 2006 AMG has been produced from January, 2006 to January, 2008. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 5.4 litres, which produces power of 517 horsepower on 6100 rpm and torque 720 Nm (Newton metres) on 2600 revolutions per minute.
This 8-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and kompressor turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 190 000 to 330 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Mercedes SL 5.4 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 8 litres.
Mercedes SL 2006 55 2006 AMG has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes SL 2006 55 2006 AMG accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 4.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Mercedes SL 2006 55 2006 AMG in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 13.5 litres per 100km (7.4 km/l), city fuel economy - 20.3 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 9.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 580 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 820 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 15.3 litres per 100 km, which is 13% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mercedes SL fuel consumption.

Mercedes SL 2006 55 2006 AMG technical data
Model: | Mercedes SL 55 2006 AMG | ||
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Body style: | Cabrio | ||
Production period: | 2006. January ... 2008. January | ||
Engine: | 5439 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 324 g/km |
Power: | 517 HP ON 6100 RPM | Torque: | 720 NM ON 2600 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.5 (combined) 20.3 (urban) 9.6 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 15.3 l/100km (15.4 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 55 2006 AMG engine M113 E55 ML AMG
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 190,000 to 330,000 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 | 5439 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 8 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 97 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 92 mm |
Compression ratio | 10.5 : 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 55 2006 AMG oil type | 5W-40 |
Oil capacity | 8 litres (8.5 quarts) |
Coolant capacity | 13 litres (13.7 quarts) |
Power | 476 - 582 HP ON 6100 RPM |
Torque | 700 - 800 NM ON 2600 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1997 |
Duration of production | 11 years |
Engine also used on | Mercedes E klase Mercedes S klase Mercedes G klase Mercedes CLS |
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 |
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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 |