The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 300 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 82,600
€ 80,900
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the SL 300 and the SL 280 are absolutely identical. Both are 179.8 inches long, 71.7 inches wide and 51.9 inches tall.
SL 300
SL 280
51.9
71.7
81.7
51.9
71.7
81.7
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
51.9 in
Height
51.9 in
100.8
179.8
100.8
179.8
179.8 in
Length
179.8 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SL 300
SL 280
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
SL 300
SL 280
R230
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SL 300
SL 280
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 272.949
Engine Code
M 272.949
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
SL 300
228 hp
228 hp
SL 280
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SL 300
221 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SL 280
Performance
SL 300
SL 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SL 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SL 280
▶ REPLAY
17.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
SL 300
17.55 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
SL 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SL 300
SL 280
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SL 300
25 mpg
25 mpg
SL 280
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
34 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
534 mi
Range
529 mi
SL 300
534 mi
529 mi
SL 280
Environmental Impact
176.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
178.2 kWh
SL 300
176.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
SL 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SL 300
SL 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
