Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp) technical specifications and fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 12.5 l/100 km | 18.8 mpg US | 22.6 mpg UK Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10 sec. The maximum speed is 250 km/h | 155 mph.
Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp) Technical information
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General information | |
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Brand : | Mercedes-Benz |
Model : | SL |
Generation : | SL Roadster (W198 II) |
Engine / modification : | 300 SL (215 Hp) |
Production start : | 1957 year |
Production end : | 1963 year |
Coupe type : | Roadster |
Num. of Doors : | 2 |
Num. of seats : | 2 |
Fuel economy (consumption) | |
Fuel consumption / economy - urban : | |
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : | |
Fuel consumption / economy - combined : | 12.5 l/100 km | 18.8 mpg US | 22.6 mpg UK |
Fuel Type : | Petrol (Gasoline) |
Fuel tank volume : | 100 l | 26.4 US gallons | 22.0 UK gallons |
Performance | |
Power : | 215 hp | 158 kW |
Max power in : | 5800 rpm. |
Maximum speed : | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : | 10 sec |
Torque : | 275 Nm @ 4600 rpm. |
Engine | |
Model Engine : | M 198 I/198.980, M 198 III/198.982 |
Engine position : | Front, longitudinal |
Engine displacement : | 2996 cm3 |
Engine oil capacity : | 11 l |
Coolant : | 15.5 l |
Fuel System : | Direct injection |
Position of cylinders : | Inline |
Valvetrain : | SOHC |
Number of cylinders : | 6 |
Number of valves per cylinder : | 2 |
Compression ratio : | 8.55 |
Piston Stroke : | 88 mm |
Cylinder Bore : | 85 mm |
Transmission | |
Wheel Drive : | Rear wheel drive |
Number of Gears (manual transmission) : | 4 |
Chassis | |
Length : | 4570 mm | 179.9 in |
Width : | 1790 mm | 70.5 in |
Height : | 1300 mm | 51.2 in |
Wheelbase : | 2400 mm | 94.5 in |
Front track : | 1398 mm | 55.0 in |
Rear (Back) track : | 1448 mm | 57.0 in |
Ride height(clearance) : | 130 mm | 5.1 in |
Rear suspension : | Helical spring |
Max weight : | 1660 kg | 3660 lbs |
Front brakes : | Drum |
Rear brakes : | Drum |
Kerb Weight : | 1330 kg | 2932 lbs |
Steering type : | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) : | 11.5 m |
Tyres / Wheels | |
Tire size : | 165/90 R 15 |
Wheel rims size : | 5.5 K x 15 |
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