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2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
MSRP $135,000 - $248,000
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2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
MSRP $131,300 - $259,950
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V8 Gas V12
Gas V12 Gas V8
Displacement
5.5L/332 5.5L/336 5.5L/333 6.0L/365
5.5L/336 5.5L/332 6.0L/365 5.0L/303
Fuel System
TBD
SMPI
Horsepower
510 hp @ 6100 rpm 510 hp @ 5000 rpm 382 hp @ 6000 rpm 603 hp @ 4800 rpm
493 hp @ 5000 rpm 493 hp @ 6100 rpm 604 hp @ 5500 rpm 302 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque
531 ft-lb @ 2600 - 4000 rpm 612 ft-lb @ 1900 - 3500 rpm 391 ft-lb @ 2800 - 4800 rpm 738 ft-lb @ 2000 - 4000 rpm
590 ft-lb @ 1800 - 3500 rpm 516 ft-lb @ 2750 - 4000 rpm 738 ft-lb @ 2000 - 4000 rpm 339 ft-lb @ 2700 - 4250 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission w/AMG speedshift 5-speed automatic transmission w/Touch Shift 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission
5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "comfort" mode, Touch Shift AMG-enhanced 5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: SpeedShift fingertip manual mode w/steering wheel controls 7-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "comfort" mode, Touch Shift
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
15.6 - 18.5 L/100 km
15.0 - 19.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
9.5 - 11.5 L/100 km
9.5 - 11.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
9.5 - 18.5 L/100 km
9.5 - 19.0 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L
80.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
2
2
Front Head Room
958 mm
958 mm
Front Leg Room
1,090 mm
1,090 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,372 mm
1,372 mm
Rear Head Room
N/A
N/A
Rear Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Rear Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
235 L
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,543 mm
2,560 mm
Length, Overall
4,531 mm
4,534 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,816 mm
1,816 mm
Height, Overall
1,273 mm
1,295 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,910 - 2,120 kg
1,844 - 2,070 kg
Front Tire Size
P255/35R19 P255/40R18
P255/40ZR18 P255/35ZR19 P255/45WR17
Rear Tire Size
P285/30R19 P285/35R18
P285/35ZR18 P285/30ZR19 P255/45WR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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