2010 Mercedes-Benz SL550
MSRP
$125,000
drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
epa classification
Two Seater
passenger capacity
2
energuide estimate - city
15.8
energuide estimate - hwy
9.4
engine type
Gas V8
displacement
5.5L/333
sae net horsepower @ rpm
382 @ 6000
sae net torque @ rpm
391 @ 2800 - 4800
trans type
7
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4 Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
80
wheelbase
100.8
length, overall
179.6
width, max w/o mirrors
71.7
height, overall
50.1
trunk volume
10.2
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
5980
Passenger Volume
57.8
Base Curb Weight
4222
Cruising Range - City
1190.32
Cruising Range - Hwy
2000.76
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.38
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.86
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.92
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.37
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.82
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.42
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.65
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Front Tire Size
P255/40R18
Rear Tire Size
P285/35R18
Front Wheel Size
18 x -TBD-
Rear Wheel Size
18 x -TBD-
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.6
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36.2
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.0 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x -TBD-
Front Head Room
37.7
Front Leg Room
42.9
Front Shoulder Room
54.0
Front Hip Room
53.9
Track Width, Front
61.4
Track Width, Rear
60.5
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.73
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Mercedes-Benz’ iconic SL roadster received its updates in 2009, so the ’10 models remain unchanged. Power comes from either a 385-hp 5.5-litre V8 or a 510-hp twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre V12. The styling changes were fairly dramatic, and mean the SL will happily move into a new decade with essentially the same body. Interior changes are less obvious, but still provide excellent luxury, presence and comfort.

Pros

Fast, secure, convertible

Cons

Not a sports car