2002 Mercedes-Benz SL Class Specifications

2-Door Roadster 5.0L
MSRP based on 2-Door Roadster 5.0L
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 16 mpg City/23 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V8, 5.0L
EPA Class Two Seater
Style Name SL500
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 2
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style Convertible
Transmission 5-speed automatic transmission

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Two Seater
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 4125
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in) 42.4
Passenger Volume (ft³) 50.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.4
Front Head Room (in) 37.1
Passenger Capacity 2
Front Hip Room (in) 53.2
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in) 51.3
Length, Overall (in) 177.1
Min Ground Clearance (in) - TBD -
Track Width, Front (in) 60.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 71.3
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 99.0
Track Width, Rear (in) 60.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 7.9

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 21.1
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 16

Performance Specs

Engine
Fuel System SMPI
Engine Type Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 302 @ 5600
Displacement 5.0L/303
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 339 @ 2700-4250
Transmission
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.65
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.19
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.16 (1.95 Winter Mode)
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.83
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.41
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.59
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4 Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.8 x 1.1
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.9 x 0.4
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.7
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.0
Steering Type Pwr Recirculating Ball
Tires
Front Tire Size 245/40ZR18
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size 275/35ZR18
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size Full-Size
Wheels
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 18 x 9.5
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 18 x 8.5
Spare Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear 5-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
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 -

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 Yes
Other Features Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when...
Driver & front passenger front airbag supplemental restraint...
Door mounted side airbags
Adjustable seat-mounted 3-point front shoulder belts w/height...
Babysmart automatic child seat recognition system
Automatic slip control (ASR)
Electronic stability program (ESP)

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Years 4
Corrosion Miles/km 50,000
Corrosion Years 4
Drivetrain Miles/km 50,000
Drivetrain Years 4
Roadside Assistance Miles/km Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years Unlimited

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) - TBD -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 143
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 100
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
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