2011 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 550 specs & colors
2dr Car
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MSRP
- 2dr Roadster SL 550 $102,600
- 2dr Roadster SL 63 AMG $139,050
- 2dr Roadster SL 65 AMG $198,750
$102,600
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
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Color options
Interior
Black
Grey / Dark Grey
Almond / Mocha
Stone
Grey / Black
Cognac / Black
Red
Cashmere / Savanna
Charcoal
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | 2 Seater |
| Front Wheel Size | 18 x 8.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 18 x 9.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| Engine Type | Gas V8 |
| Displacement | 5.5L/333 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 382 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 391 @ 2800-4000 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 21 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 274.30 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 13 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 16 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 443.10 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 7 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| 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 (R2 2.23) |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.73 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | 4-Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | 5-Arm Multi-Link |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13.8 x 1.3 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.6 x 0.9 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 21.1 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.6 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 36.2 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P255/40R18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P285/35R18 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 4220 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 2 |
| Passenger Volume | 50.5 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 37.7 in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.9 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.0 in |
| Front Hip Room | 56.9 in |
| Second Head Room | N/A in |
| Second Leg Room | N/A in |
| Second Shoulder Room | N/A in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in |
| Length, Overall | 180.4 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 81.4 in |
| Height, Overall | 51.1 in |
| Track Width, Front | 61.4 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 60.5 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Trunk Volume | 10.2 (7.2 w/top down) ft³ |
| COMAND cockpit management & data system -inc: 40 GB hard drive, GPS navigation, Zagat Survey w/restaurant guide | Standard |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/brake assist | Standard |
| Drivers knee airbag | Standard |
| P255/40R18 high-performance front tires | Standard |
| Bi-xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps w/active curve illumination -inc: headlamp washer system | Standard |
| Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System display -inc: distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders | Standard |
| Vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering w/hydraulic pwr assist | Standard |
| Anti-theft alarm system w/engine immobilizer | Standard |
| Pwr 4-piston ventilated/perforated front & 1-piston solid rear disc brakes | Standard |
| Dual-stage front airbags w/occupant classification system | Standard |
| Leather seat trim | Standard |
| Automatic slip reduction (ASR) | Standard |
| Leather-wrapped pwr 3-spoke tilt/telescopic multi-function steering wheel -inc: Easy-Exit feature | Standard |
| SIRIUS satellite radio w/SIRIUS real-time traffic -inc: (6) month subscription | Standard |
| Electro-hydraulic retractable aluminum hardtop w/easy-pack system | Standard |
| mbrace telematics | Standard |
| Burl walnut wood trim | Standard |
| Pop-up roll bar | Standard |
| SmartKey system -inc: remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, drive-away automatic locking | Standard |
| Center armrest mounted iPod/MP3 media interface | Standard |
| Front/rear crumple zones | Standard |
| Enhanced voice control for audio, telephone & navigation | Standard |
| P285/35R18 high-performance rear tires | Standard |
| Dual trapezoidal exhaust tips | Standard |
| Pwr mirrors w/driver side auto-dimming -inc: integrated LED turn signals, parking position for passenger side exterior mirror | Standard |
| 3-point seat belts w/pretensioners -inc: dual stage force limiters | Standard |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/heated washer nozzles | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Aux pwr outlet | Standard |
| Leather-wrapped shift knob | Standard |
| Electronic stability program (ESP) | Standard |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | Standard |
| Hands-free Bluetooth system | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | Standard |
| 12-way pwr heated bucket seats w/3-position memory & pneumatic lumbar support | Standard |
| Automatic dual-zone climate control | Standard |
| Independent 4-link front suspension | Standard |
| 5.5L DOHC SFI 32-valve V8 engine | Standard |
| Automatic brake drying | Standard |
| SmartKey infrared remote -inc: trunk open, windows open/close, panic alarm, fuel filler door, selective unlock all, hard top raise/lower doors or drivers | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/1-touch express up/down front & 1-touch express down rear windows | Standard |
| Active Body Control (ABC) -inc: coil spring & electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder w/gas-pressurized shock absorber at each wheel, automatic all-wheel level control, driver-selectable ride-height control, automatic speed-sensitive lowering | Standard |
| 18" x 8.5" front & 18" x 9.5" rear 5-spoke aluminum wheels | Standard |
| Night security illumination | Standard |
| Crash-responsive exit aid | Standard |
| Integrated garage door opener | Standard |
| Door-mounted side-impact head & thorax airbags | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Variable ratio Direct-steer system | Standard |
| 7-speed automatic transmission w/TouchShift manual shift control | Standard |
| Harman Kardon LOGIC7 digital surround sound system -inc: (10) speakers, Dolby digital 5.1 encoding, HD Radio, in-dash 6-disc CD/DVD changer, media interface w/SD memory card reader | Standard |
| Independent 5-link rear suspension | Standard |
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