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
| Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp) General information | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp) 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 |
| Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp) 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. |
| Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp) 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 |
| Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp) Transmission | |
| Wheel Drive : | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) : | 4 |
| Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp) 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 |
| Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp) Tyres / Wheels | |
| Tire size : | 165/90 R 15 |
| Wheel rims size : | 5.5 K x 15 |
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