2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Specifications

2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

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2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Kelley Blue Book Retail $16,650–$24,800  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: Base SL500 2dr Roadster

Engines

See Specs 302-hp, 5.0-liter V-8 (premium)  

Transmissions

See Specs 7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard 143-amp. alternator  
(100Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle  
Standard Quasi-dual stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Chrome tailpipe  
Standard Mode select transmission  
Touch-Shift Sequential sport shift  
2.82 Axle ratio  
Standard Rear-wheel drive  

7-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Adaptive suspension  
4-corner Auto-leveling suspension  
Standard Independent front strut suspension  
automatic w/driver control Ride control  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
automatic w/driver control Height-adjustable shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P255/40WR18.0 BSW performance tires  
Optional P255/45WR17.0 BSW performance tires  
Optional P255/40YR18.0 BSW performance tires  
Standard P285/35WR18.0 BSW performance rear tires  
Optional P285/35YR18.0 BSW performance rear tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 18" wheels
Optional 17" wheels
Standard 18" x 9.5" silver aluminum rear wheels Standard 2 doors
Standard Heated folding side-view door mirrors with turn signal indicator  
Standard Auto dimming power remote left side-view door mirror  
Standard Power remote right side-view door mirror with tilt down  
Standard Power convertible roof with lining, automatic roll-over protection  
Standard Retractable convertible hard top  
Standard Convertible roof wind blocker  
Standard Chrome door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers with body-colored rub strip  
Standard Galvanized steel/aluminum body material  
Optional Rocker panel extensions  
Standard Gray grille  
Standard Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Features

Standard Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning  
REST Residual heat recirculation  
Standard Front dual-zone air conditioning w/infrared  
Optional Panorama front and rear fixed glass sunroof  
Optional Sunshade  
Standard 3 driver and passenger memory seat settings (includes door mirrors, steering wheel, head restraints, HVAC,)  
Standard Cruise control  
Optional Cruise control with Distronic distance pacing  
Standard Power trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Power windows with front and rear 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
SmartKey Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Optional Proximity key: Keyless Go  
Standard Valet function  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Remote window controls  
Standard Remote sunroof/convertible roof controls  
Standard Steering wheel with power tilting, power telescoping, auto tilt-away  
Optional Heated steering wheel with power tilting, power telescoping, auto tilt-away  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Cell phone pre-wiring  
HomeLink Garage door transmitter  
Tele Aid Emergency communication system  
Standard Navigation system  
Standard Front cupholder  
Standard Full floor console with locking box  
Standard Illuminated locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
glovebox and console Refrigerated/cooled box  
Standard Locking interior concealed storage  
Standard Front underseat storage tray  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 1 12V DC power outlet  
Standard Ashtray  
Standard Front lighter element(s) location  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 2  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Optional Front premium bucket seats  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Optional Ventilated front seats  
Standard 10-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Optional 12-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Power reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power 2-way driver and passenger lumbar support  
Optional Massaging driver and passenger lumbar support  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power driver and passenger thigh support  
Standard Power driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver and passenger cushion tilt  
Optional Power driver and passenger side bolster support  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Standard Leather front seat upholstery  
Standard Leather door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Genuine wood door panel insert  
Standard Leather/genuine wood console insert  
Standard Leather shift knob  
Optional Leather/genuine wood shift knob  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Optional Leather/genuine wood steering wheel  
Standard Leather dashboard  
Standard Carpet front floor mats  
Standard Aluminum interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Air compressor  

Entertainment Features

Standard Radio grade AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard Trunk/cargo area 6-disc remote CD  
Standard Weather band radio  
Standard Automatic equalizer  
Standard Audio theft deterrent  
Bose AudioPilot Digital signal processor  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 8 Bose speakers  
Standard 1 1st row LCD monitor  
Standard Fixed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Programmable headlights  
Standard Delay-off projector beam Xenon high-intensity headlamps  
Optional Delay-off projector beam Bi-Xenon high intensity low/high beam headlamps  
Standard Auto-leveling headlights  
Standard Headlight washer  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Rear fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent rain detecting wipers wipers with heating jets and wiper park  
Standard Front windshield visor strip  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard 2 door curb/courtesy lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Optional Low-tire-pressure warning  
Optional Parktronic front and rear parking sensors  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-dash clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Low-oil-level warning  
Standard Low-coolant warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Bulb-failure warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Brake assist  
Standard Sensotronic four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front and rear ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Door-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Driver and passenger side airbag head extension  
Standard Knee airbag  
BabySmart Childseat-sensing airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable power front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard Front seat-integrated seatbelts  
Standard Locking fuel flap included with power door locks  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Tracker system  
Standard Integrated roll-over protection  
Standard Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Power adjustable front head restraints with tilt  
Standard First aid kit  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-8 Engine type  
303 cu.in. Engine displacement  
302-hp @ 5,600 rpm Engine horsepower  
339 lbs.-ft. @ 2,700 rpm Engine torque  
SOHC Valvetrain  
24 Valves  
3.8" x 3.3" Engine bore x stroke  
10.00 to 1 Compression ratio  
21.1 gal. Fuel tank capacity
16 mpg Fuel economy city  
23 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.29 Drag coefficient  
4,065 lbs. Curb weight  
178.5" Exterior length  
72.0" Exterior body width  
51.0" Exterior height  
100.8" Wheelbase  
61.4" Front tread  
60.5" Rear tread  
18.1' Turning radius  
42.9" Front legroom  
37.7" Front headroom  
53.9" Front hiproom  
54.0" Front shoulder room  
57.8 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
7.3 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
10.2 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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