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1990 - 2006 Mercedes SL500 Data Tables

Specifics & Comparisons of the 1990-2002 SL500 Klasse Roadsters

Specifics of the 1997 model

Care and Service

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History of Mercedes

 

PERFORMANCE

  V Trans Torque, Ft-Lbs Horsepower 0-60 1/4 mile Lbs City Hwy
1990 32 4A 332 @ 4000 322 @ 5500 6.4 14.4 @ 97.5 4145 14 18
1991 32 4A 332 @ 4000 322 @ 5500 6.1 14.4 4145 14 18
1992 32 4A 332 @ 4000 322 @ 5500     4145 14 18
1992 32 4A 332 @ 4000 322 @ 5500     4165 14 18
1993 32 4A 345 @ 3900 315 @ 5600 6.3 14.6 4165 14 18
1994 32 4A 345 @ 3900 315 @ 5600     4165 16 20
1995 32 4A 345 @ 3900 315 @ 5600     4165 16 20
1996 32 5E 345 @ 3900 315 @ 5600 6.4   4165 16 23
1997 32 5E 347 @ 3900 315 @ 5600 6.2 14.5 @ 99.2 4165 15 23
1998 32 5E 345 @ 3900 315 @ 5600 6.3   4165 16 23
1999 24 5E 339 @ 2700 - 4500 302 @ 5600 6.1   4121 16 23
2000 24 5E 339 @ 2700 - 4500 302 @ 5600 6.4   4125 16 23
2001 24 5E 339 @ 2700 - 4500 302 @ 5600     4125 16 23
2002 24 5E 339 @ 2700 - 4250 302 @ 5600 6.1   4125 16 23
2003 24 5E 339 @ 2700 - 4250 302 @ 5600 6.1   4045 15 22
2004 24 7E 339 @ 2700 - 4250 302 @ 5600     4065 15 22
2005 24 7E 339 @ 2700 - 4250 302 @ 5600 6.1   4065 16 23
2006 24 7E 339 @ 2700 - 4250 302 @ 5600          

KEY:

V = valves. 32 valves are the DOHC M119 engine, 24 valves are the SOHC M113 engine.

Transmission:

4A = 4 speed hydraulically controlled automatic, which is very slow to kick-down.

5E and 7E = Good 5 or 7 speed electronically computer-controlled automatic.

CONVENIENCE AND STYLE

  Length

Turning
Circle

Radio* GDO* Automatic
Wipers
Remote
Locking*
Air
Bags
Wheel
Spokes
Cd*
1990 176" 35.3' 100W no no 1 IR 2 15  
1991 176" 35.3' ? no no 1 IR 2 15  
1992 176" 35.3' ? no no 1 IR 2 15  
1992 176" 35.3' ? no no 1 IR 2 15  
1993 176" 35.3' ? no no 1 IR 2 8  
1994 176" 35.3' 200W no no 1 IR 2 8 0.32/0.34
1995 176" 35.3' 200W no no 1 IR 2 8  
1996     200W no no 1 IR 4 12  
1997 177.1" 35.4' 200W YES YES 1 IR 4 12 0.31/0.32
1998 177.1" 35.4' 200W YES YES 3 RF 4 12  
1999 177.1" 35.4' 200W YES YES 3 RF 4 5  
2000 177.1" 35.4' 200W YES YES 3 RF 4 5  
2001 177.1" 35.4' 200W YES YES 3 RF 4 5  
2002 177.1" 35.4' 200W YES YES 3 RF 4 5 0.32/0.34
2003 178.5" 36.2'   YES YES 3 RF   5  
2004 178.5" 36.2'   YES YES 3 RF 5 5 0.29
2005 178.5" 36.2'   YES YES 3 RF 5 5 0.29
                   

* KEY:

Radio: 100W = 100W Becker Grand Prix, 200W = 200W seven speaker Bose Acoustimass system with subwoofer.

GDO = Built in programmable garage door opener transmitter. As of 2024 these won't open the newest garage door openers with rolling codes. There are relay transmitters you can put in your garage to make this work with the newest openers, or just forget about it.

Remote Locking: 1IR = 1 button infra-red, 3RF = 3 button radio controlled (note: to release trunk with 1 IR control just double click the button).

Cd = Coefficient of drag, hard top / soft top

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