Vehicle specification SL 550 
(230.471)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.Engine SL 550Engine, type273Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders8Bore3.86 in (98.00 mm)Stroke3.56 in (90.50 mm)Total piston 
displacement333.2 cu in
(5  461 cm 3
)Compression 
ratio10.7:1Output acc. to 
SAE J 1349 20382 hp/6
 000 rpm
(285 kW/6  000 rpm)Maximum torque 
acc. to SAE J 1349391 lb-ft/
2  800 - 4  800 rpm
(530 Nm/
2  800 - 4  800 rpm)Maximum engine 
speed6  500 rpmFiring order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8Poly-V-belt2  401 mmElectrical system SL 550Alternator14 V/180 AStarter motor12 V/1.7 kWStarter battery12 V/35 AhElectrical system SL 550Battery for 
electrical 
consumers12 V/70 AhSpark plugs, typeBosch Y 7 MPP33Spark plugs, 
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs, 
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions SL 550Overall vehicle 
length179.8 in (4  568 mm)185.6 in
(4  713 mm) 21Overall vehicle 
width 2281.5 in (2
 069 mm)Overall vehicle 
height51.0 in (1  295 mm)65.9 in (1  674 mm) 21Wheelbase100.8 in (2
 560 mm)Track, front61.4 in (1  559 mm)Track, rear60.5 in (1  537 mm)Turning circle36.2 ft (11.04 m)Weights SL 550Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification SL 600 
(230.477)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
20 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
21 When opening/closing hardtop.
22 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.296Vehicle specification SL 600 (230.477)Technical data
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Engine SL 600Engine, type275Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders12Bore3.23 in (82.00 mm)Stroke3.43 in (87.00 mm)Total piston 
displacement336.4 cu in
(5  513 cm 3
)Compression 
ratio9.0:1Output acc. to 
SAE J 1349 23510 hp/5
 000 rpm
(380 kW/5  000 rpm)Maximum torque 
acc. to SAE J 1349612 lb-ft/
1  900 - 3  500 rpm
(830 Nm/
1  900 - 3  500 rpm)Maximum engine 
speed5  950 rpmFiring order1-12-5-8-3-10-
6-7-2-11-4-9Poly-V-belt2  335 mmElectrical system SL 600Alternator14 V/180 AStarter motor12 V/2.0 kWStarter battery12 V/35 AhBattery for 
electrical 
consumers12 V/70 AhSpark plugs, typeNGK IFR 6Q-GElectrical system SL 600Spark plugs, 
electrode gap0.028 in (0.7 mm)Spark plugs, 
tightening torque15 - 22 lb-ft
(20 - 30 Nm)Main dimensions SL 600Overall vehicle 
length179.8 in (4  568 mm)185.6 in
(4  713 mm) 24Overall vehicle 
width 2581.5 in (2
 069 mm)Overall vehicle 
height51.0 in (1  295 mm)65.9 in (1  674 mm) 24Wheelbase100.8 in (2
 560 mm)Track, front61.4 in (1  559 mm)Track, rear60.5 in (1  537 mm)Turning circle36.2 ft (11.04 m)Weights SL 600Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification SL 63 AMG 
(230.470)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
23 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
24 When opening/closing hardtop.
25 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.Vehicle specification SL 63 AMG (230.470)297Technical data230_AKB; 6; 22, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-28T18:49:58+02:00 - Seite 297Z