2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 5.0L specs & colors
2dr Car
Change trim
MSRP
- 2dr Roadster 5.0L $91,300
- 2dr Roadster 5.5L AMG $123,300
- 2dr Roadster 5.5L $129,400
- 2dr Roadster 6.0L AMG $182,100
$91,300
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
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Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Two Seater |
| Rear Wheel Size | 18 x 9.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Size | 18 x 8.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 143 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Engine Type | Gas V8 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 302 @ 5600 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 339 @ 2700-4250 |
| Displacement | 5.0L/303 |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Cruising Range - City | 337.60 mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 23 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 485.30 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 16 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.92 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.86 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.37 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.42 |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.73 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.82 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Trans Type | 7 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.38 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 2.82 |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent 4-Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 5-Arm Multilink |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.8 x -TBD- in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.3 x -TBD- in |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 21.1 gal |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 18.1 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack-and-pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 36.2 ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.6 |
| Front Tire Size | 255/40ZR18 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Rear Tire Size | 285/35ZR18 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 4065 lbs |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.0 in |
| Length, Overall | 178.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.9 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 71.5 in |
| Track Width, Front | 61.4 in |
| Passenger Volume | 57.8 ft³ |
| Passenger Capacity | 2 |
| Second Head Room | N/A in |
| Trunk Volume | 10.2 ft³ |
| Track Width, Rear | 60.5 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Second Leg Room | N/A in |
| Height, Overall | 51.0 in |
| Front Hip Room | 53.9 in |
| Front Head Room | 37.7 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Titanium grey grille w/(4) ribs | Standard |
| Illuminated/climate controlled glove-box | Standard |
| Touch turn signals (flashes three times w/(1) touch) | Standard |
| Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: dust/pollen filters, sun/smog/ humidity/dewpoint sensors, tunnel mode w/(1) touch closing of all windows, REST mode w/engine heat recirculation feature or cabin ventilation, seat- belt sensors (allows climate control to focus first on occupied seats) | Standard |
| 255/40ZR18 front/285/35ZR18 rear high-performance tires | Standard |
| Automatic low-intensity environmental lighting-inc: center console, door handles, footwells | Standard |
| Monochromatic red rear lamp covers | Standard |
| City 16/hwy 23 (5.0L engine/7-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Dual chrome exhaust tips | Standard |
| Chronographic-style gauges | Standard |
| Dual multifunction displays in speedometer/tachometer faces-inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, maintenance system, oil level check, digital speedometer, reminder/malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings, cruise control, touch shift gear/shift mode selection, audio status, navigation route guidance | Standard |
| Compact spare tire | Standard |
| 4-way pwr tilt/telescoping steering column w/memory | Standard |
| Leather-trimmed steering wheel w/audio/multifunction display controls | Standard |
| Cruise control w/digital readout | Standard |
| Dual reading lamps | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/(1) touch express up/down for all windows | Standard |
| Instrumentation-inc: electronic analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel level/ coolant temp gauges | Standard |
| Halogen front fog lamps | Standard |
| 4-piston perforated/internally ventilated front/1-piston solid rear pwr disc brakes | Standard |
| Door mounted head & body side-impact airbags | Standard |
| Illuminated emergency interior trunk release | Standard |
| Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display-inc: distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders | Standard |
| Pop-up roll bar | Standard |
| Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time/driving speed/exterior temp | Standard |
| Stainless-steel door sill trim | Standard |
| Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist system | Standard |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | Standard |
| Driver/front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbag | Standard |
| Xenon high intensity discharge low-beam headlamps-inc: polycarbonate lenses, automatic level control, halogen high-beams, heated headlamp washers, light- sensing auto-on headlamps, automatic lamp substitution | Standard |
| Dual aero-blade windshield wipers w/infrared rain sensor, heated washer nozzles, heated wiper parking position | Standard |
| Front RH footwell parcel net | Standard |
| SmartKey system-inc: remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, driver-programmable user-recognition features, drive away automatic locking | Standard |
| Attachable mesh wind deflector | Standard |
| Pneumatic trunk closing assist | Standard |
| Center console w/illuminated climate controlled storage, armrest lid | Standard |
| Dual retractable cup holders | Standard |
| Velour carpeting & floor mats | Standard |
| Electronic stability program (ESP) | Standard |
| Single red rear fog lamp | Standard |
| Tele Aid global positioning system (GPS) satellite system-inc: stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock service, automatic alarm/collision notification | Standard |
| Dual heated pwr mirrors-inc: memory, auto-dimming driver mirror, RH mirror reverse tilt down | Standard |
| Audible reminders-inc: parking brake/headlamps on, remove key from ignition | Standard |
| Enclosed door pockets | Standard |
| 12-way pwr heated front seats-inc: 3-position memory, easy-access courtesy feature w/obstruction sensor, automatic height-adjusting front head restraints | Standard |
| 7-speed automatic driver-adaptive transmission-inc: touch shift, optimum gear programming, comfort mode | Standard |
| Courtesy lamps w/fade out time | Standard |
| SmartKey infrared-remote-inc: opening trunk, opening/closing windows, panic alarm, fuel filler door, lock/unlock all doors or drivers, raising/lowering hardtop | Standard |
| Hand-fitted premium leather seat upholstery, head restraints, dash, console, doors, armrests, roll bar, rear cabin panels | Standard |
| Programmable daytime running lamps | Standard |
| Driver-programmable easy-exit feature | Standard |
| 5.0L SOHC SMPI 24-valve V8 engine | Standard |
| COMAND cockpit management/data system-inc: in-dash DVD navigation system w/GPS, AM/FM/weatherband radio, in-dash CD-player, CD-changer controls, 6.5" color-LCD in-dash screen, (10) soft keys | Standard |
| AM/FM/weatherband radio w/CD-player, trunk mounted 6-disc CD changer, fiber- optic communication among components | Standard |
| Carpeted shelf behind seats w/retractable luggage straps | Standard |
| Digital clock | Standard |
| Independent 4-link front/5-arm multilink rear suspension | Standard |
| Front passenger occupancy sensor for all air bags | Standard |
| Electrohydraulic retractable aluminum hardtop w/easy-pack system | Standard |
| Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist system | Standard |
| 21.1 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Leather-trimmed shift knob | Standard |
| DVD based in-dash navigation system | Standard |
| Warning lights/messages-inc: open door, exterior lamp failure, low fuel/oil/ coolant/washer fluid | Standard |
| Bose (8) speaker Cabin Surround multichannel digital sound system-inc: Centerpoint signal processing, AudioPilot digital processor | Standard |
| Dual visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Entrance lamps in doors | Standard |
| Locking dual enclosed storage compartments beneath luggage shelf | Standard |
| Night security illumination | Standard |
| 18" x 8.5" front/18" x 9.5" rear 5-spoke alloy wheels | Standard |
| Active body control (ABC)-inc: coil spring & electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder w/shock absorber at each wheel, sports mode, automatic 4-wheel level control, driver-selectable ride-height control, automatic speed-sensitive lowering | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Automatic height-adjusting 3-point front shoulder belts w/emergency tensioning device, belt force limiter | Standard |
| Integrated 3-button universal garage door controller | Standard |
| Sensotronic brake control-inc: soft stop, automatic brake drying, predictive brake priming | Standard |
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