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1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
features & specs
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
| OVERVIEW | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 | 16 | 18 |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Basic Warranty | false | false | false |
| Base Engine Type | gas | gas | gas |
| Total Seating | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cylinders | inline 6 | inline 6 | inline 6 |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| COLORS | SL500 SL1 Sport 2dr Convertible | SL500 2dr Convertible | SL320 2dr Convertible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Colors | | | |
| Interior Colors | | | |
| Safety | SL500 SL1 Sport 2dr Convertible | SL500 2dr Convertible | SL320 2dr Convertible |
|---|---|---|---|
| N head airbags | true | true | true |
| O | true | true | false |
| S | true | true | true |
| S side-mounted airbags | true | true | true |
| N | false | false | true |
| Fuel & MPG | SL500 SL1 Sport 2dr Convertible | SL500 2dr Convertible | SL320 2dr Convertible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 | 16 | 18 |
| EPA mileage est. (city/hwy) | 14/21 mpg | 14/21 mpg | 16/22 mpg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 21.1 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| range in miles (city/hwy) | 295.4/443.1 mi. | 295.4/443.1 mi. | 337.6/464.2 mi. |
| Engine | SL500 SL1 Sport 2dr Convertible | SL500 2dr Convertible | SL320 2dr Convertible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base engine size | 5.0 L | 5.0 L | 3.2 L |
| Base engine type | gas | gas | gas |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 | inline 6 |
| Horsepower | 315 hp @ 5600 rpm | 315 hp @ 5600 rpm | 228 hp @ 5600 rpm |
| Torque | 347 ft-lbs. @ 3900 rpm | 347 ft-lbs. @ 3900 rpm | 232 ft-lbs. @ 3750 rpm |
| Measurements | SL500 SL1 Sport 2dr Convertible | SL500 2dr Convertible | SL320 2dr Convertible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo capacity, all seats in place | 7.9 cu.ft. | 7.9 cu.ft. | 7.9 cu.ft. |
| Curb weight | 4165 lbs. | 4165 lbs. | 4010 lbs. |
| Height | 51.3 in. | 51.3 in. | 51.3 in. |
| Length | 177.1 in. | 177.1 in. | 177.1 in. |
| wheelbase | 99.0 in. | 99.0 in. | 99.0 in. |
| Width | 71.3 in. | 71.3 in. | 71.3 in. |
| Turning circle | 35.4 ft. | 35.4 ft. | 35.4 ft. |
| Front Seats | SL500 SL1 Sport 2dr Convertible | SL500 2dr Convertible | SL320 2dr Convertible |
|---|---|---|---|
| front headroom | 37.1 in. | 37.1 in. | 37.1 in. |
| front hiproom | 53.2 in. | 53.2 in. | 53.2 in. |
| front legroom | 42.4 in. | 42.4 in. | 42.4 in. |
| Front shoulder room | 55.4 in. | 55.4 in. | 55.4 in. |
| Drive Train | SL500 SL1 Sport 2dr Convertible | SL500 2dr Convertible | SL320 2dr Convertible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive type | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| SL500 SL1 Sport 2dr Convertible | SL500 2dr Convertible | SL320 2dr Convertible | |
|---|---|---|---|
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