1997 Mercedes-Benz SL Class Specifications

2-Door Roadster 3.2L
MSRP based on 2-Door Roadster 3.2L
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 18 mpg City/24 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I6, 3.2L
EPA Class Two Seater
Style Name SL320
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 2
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style Convertible
Transmission 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, adaptive controls, OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Two Seater
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 4010
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in) 37.1
Passenger Capacity 2
Front Hip Room (in) 53.2
Front Leg Room (in) 42.4
Passenger Volume (ft³) 50.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.4
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 71.3
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 99.0
Track Width, Rear (in) 60.0
Height, Overall (in) 51.3
Length, Overall (in) 177.1
Min Ground Clearance (in) 4.9
Track Width, Front (in) 60.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 7.9

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 21.1
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 24

Performance Specs

Engine
Displacement 3.2L/195.2
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 232 @ 3750
Fuel System SMPI
Engine Type Gas I6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 228 @ 5600
Transmission
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.41
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.59
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.45
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.19
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.16 (1.95 Winter Mode)
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.83
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Brakes
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.94 x .35
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4 Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.81 x 1.10
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.0
Steering Type Pwr Recirculating Ball
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 14.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size Full-Size
Front Tire Size 225/55ZR16
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size 225/55ZR16
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in) Full-Size
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 8
Spare Wheel Material Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 8
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Lower Control Arms
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear 5-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features Driver & front passenger front/side airbag supplemental...
Adjustable 3-point front shoulder belts w/height adjustment &...
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Automatic slip control

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Years 4
Roadside Assistance Note 24-hour roadside assistance Towing for warranty covered breakdowns

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 12.1
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 110.0
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
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