2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Models & Specs

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V8 Features & Specs

Specifications

  • Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 5.5L DOHC 32
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 21.1 gal.
  • Torque: 391 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 382 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 14/21
  • Transmission: 7 Speed Automatic w/OD
  • Seating Capacity: 2
  • Curb Weight: 4220 lbs.
  • Tires: P255/40R18
  • Front Head Room: 37.7"
  • Front Leg Room: 42.9"
  • Wheelbase: 100.8"
  • Length: 178.5"
  • Width: 80.0"
  • Height: 51.0"

Interior Features

  • 12-way pwr front seats-inc: 3-position memory, pneumatic lumbar support, easy- access courtesy feature, automatic height-adjusting front head restraints
  • Heated front seats
  • Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: electrostatic dust, pollen & active charcoal filters, smog, sun, humidity & dew point sensors, tunnel mode w/1-touch closing of all windows, REST mode w/engine heat recirculation feature or cabin ventilation, seat belt usage sensors
  • Leather-trimmed pwr 4-way tilt/telescopic steering wheel-inc: memory, audio & multi-function display controls, programmable easy-exit feature
  • Dual multi-function 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
  • Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System display-inc: distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders, brake-pad wear
  • Electronic analog tachometer & gauges for fuel level & coolant temp
  • Shelf behind seats w/retractable luggage straps, locking dual enclosed storage compartments beneath luggage shelf
  • Leather-trimmed shift knob
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Aluminum door sills
  • Pwr windows w/1-touch express up/down front & 1-touch express down rear windows
  • SmartKey infrared remote-inc: trunk open, windows open/close, panic alarm, fuel filler door, selective unlock all, hard top raise/lower doors or drivers
  • Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time & driving speed & exterior temp
  • Locator lighting
  • Tele Aid global positioning system (GPS) satellite system-inc: stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock service, automatic alarm & collision notification
  • Integrated HomeLink compatible (3) button garage door opener
  • Cruise control
  • SmartKey system-inc: remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, drive away automatic locking
  • Premium leather upholstery
  • COMAND cockpit management & data system
  • Tire pressure monitoring system
  • DVD navigation system
  • Hands-free communication system
  • AM/FM stereo w/rear cabin mounted 6-disc CD changer
  • Bose Cabin Surround multi-channel digital surround sound system
  • Sirius satellite radio w/6-month subscription
  • Night security illumination
  • Attachable fine-mesh wind deflector
  • Removable trunk separator

Exterior Features

  • Pwr heated mirrors w/memory, auto-dimming driver mirror
  • Rain-sensing wipers w/heated washer nozzles
  • Xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps-inc: polycarbonate lenses, automatic level control, heated headlamp washers, selectable light-sensing auto-on headlamps
  • Halogen front foglamps
  • Single rear red foglamp
  • Programmable daytime running lamps
  • Electro-hydraulic retractable aluminum hardtop w/easy-pack system
  • Dual-intensity LED brakelamps & taillamps

Safety Features

  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/brake assist system
  • Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags w/occupant classification system, adaptive for passenger
  • Door-mounted side-impact head & thorax airbags
  • Drivers knee airbag
  • 3-point seat belts-inc: emergency tensioning device, belt force limiter, shoulder belt automatic height-adjusters
  • Illuminated emergency interior trunk release
  • Pop-up roll bar
  • Electronic stability program (ESP)
  • Programmable daytime running lamps

Mechanical Features

  • 5.5L DOHC 32-valve V8 engine
  • 7-speed electronically controlled driver-adaptive automatic transmission w/ Touch Shift
  • Electronic stability program (ESP)
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Independent 4-link front suspension
  • Independent multi-link rear suspension
  • 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
  • P255/40R18 front high performance tires
  • P285/35R18 rear high performance tires
  • Compact spare tire
  • 18" x 8.5" front 5-dual-spoke aluminum wheels
  • 18" x 9.5" rear 5-dual-spoke aluminum wheels
  • Vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Pwr 4-piston perforated & internally vented front & 1-piston solid rear disc brakes
  • Electro-hydraulic braking system w/automatic brake drying & predictive brake priming
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/brake assist system
  • Dual chrome exhaust tips

Options & Packages

Additional Options

P1 pkg ($3,170)

  • Active ventilated seats w/heat feature
  • Multi-contour seats
  • Bi-xenon headlamps
  • Cornering-illuminated foglamps
  • Keyless Go

Amg sport pkg ($5,460)

  • 18" multi-spoke AMG aluminum wheels
  • High performance tires
  • AMG front air dam
  • Side skirts & rear apron
  • AMG leather-trimmed sport steering wheel
  • Steering wheel mounted black shift paddles w/M mode
  • AMG smoke-colored taillamps
  • Silver front brake calipers
  • Perforated rear disc brakes

Trim pkg ($1,490)

  • Wood & leather steering wheel & shift knob
  • Premium leather seats
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