2010 Mercedes-Benz SL550
MSRP
$151,500
drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
epa classification
Two Seater
passenger capacity
2
energuide estimate - city
17.9
energuide estimate - hwy
10.6
engine type
Gas V8
displacement
6.2L/379
sae net horsepower @ rpm
518 @ 6800
sae net torque @ rpm
465 @ 5200
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
181.3
width, max w/o mirrors
71.7
height, overall
50.1
trunk volume
10.2
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
6716
Passenger Volume
57.8
Base Curb Weight
4398
Cruising Range - City
1050.68
Cruising Range - Hwy
1774.26
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)
3.06
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Front Tire Size
P255/35R19
Rear Tire Size
P285/30R19
Front Wheel Size
19 x 8.5
Rear Wheel Size
19 x 8.5
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
14.2 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.0 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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The all-conquering AMG versions of Mercedes-Benz’ SL roadster have very different personalities. The SL63 is the track rat, using the 518-hp 6.2-litre V8, a trick seven-speed transmission, adjustable suspension and launch control. The SL65 uses a 603-hp twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre engine and focuses more on outright speed and acceleration. But you wouldn’t kick either out of your garage if you were handed the keys...

Pros

Most powerful pair of roadsters yet

Cons

Fuel bills must be painful