2003 Mercedes-Benz SL Class Specifications

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

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 15 mpg City/22 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 Shoulder Room (in) 54.0
Front Head Room (in) 37.7
Passenger Capacity 2
Front Hip Room (in) 53.2
Front Leg Room (in) 42.9
Passenger Volume (ft³) 50.4
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in) 61.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 72.0
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 100.8
Track Width, Rear (in) 60.9
Height, Overall (in) 51.1
Length, Overall (in) 178.5
Min Ground Clearance (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 10.1 (Top Up) 7.3 (Top Down)

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 21.1
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 22

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 302 @ 5600
Displacement 5.0L/303
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 339 @ 2700-4250
Fuel System SMPI
Engine Type Gas V8
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Reverse Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Brakes
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
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.0
Steering Type Pwr Rack-and-pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 14.1
Tires
Rear Tire Size 255/45ZR17
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size Compact
Front Tire Size 255/45ZR17
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 8.5
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 8.5
Suspension
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 -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear 5-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - 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 Yes
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 Yes
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Automatic slip control (ASR)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when...
Sensotronic brake control
Driver & front passenger front airbag supplemental restraint...
Babysmart automatic child seat recognition system
Door mounted head & body side-impact airbags
Adjustable seat-mounted 3-point front shoulder belts w/height...
Pop-up roll bar
Illuminated emergency interior trunk release

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