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1990
- 2006 Mercedes SL500 Data Tables
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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 |
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 |