Mercedes Benz SL Class - Generation 5.1 (2004-2006)

MERCEDES BENZ SL CLASS (2004-2006)

The first SL Class can be had with 5.0 V8 or a 5.5 V8 with a supercharger which was followed by a 3.7 V6. This vehicle was first launched in 2001 as a safety car.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	SL 55 AMG	SL 500	SL 350
Years Available	2004-September 2006	2004-September 2006	March 2005-September 2006
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	M113 5.5 SOHC 24V V8 Supercharged	M113 5.0 SOHC 24V V8	M112 3.7 SOHC 18V V6
Horsepower	476hp @ 6,100rpm	306hp @ 5,600rpm	245hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	700Nm @ 2,650-4,000rpm	460Nm @ 2,700-4,250rpm	350Nm @ 3,000-4,500rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	80 Liters	80 Liters	80 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,535mm	4,535mm	4,535mm
Width	1,817mm	1,817mm	1,817mm
Height	1,298mm	1,298mm	1,298mm
Wheelbase	2,560mm	2,560mm	2,560mm
Curb Weight	1,955kg	1,955kg	1,755kg
Body Style	2 Door Convertible/Coupe	2 Door Convertible/Coupe	2 Door Convertible/Coupe
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	2	2	2
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Multi Link with Adaptive Damping System	Multi Link with Adaptive Damping System	Multi Link with Adaptive Damping System
Rear Suspension	Multi Link with Adaptive Damping System	Multi Link with Adaptive Damping System	Multi Link with Adaptive Damping System
Front Brakes	Vented Disc, Cross Drilled	Vented Disc, Cross Drilled	Vented Disc, Cross Drilled
Rear Brakes	Vented Disc, Cross Drilled	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Tires	255/40 R18 (Front), 285/35 R18 (Rear)	225/45 R17 (2004-March 2005) or 255/40 R18 (Front), 285/35 R18 (Rear) (March 2005-September 2006)	255/40 R18 (Front), 285/35 R18 (Rear)
Wheels	18 Inch Alloy	17 (2004-March 2005) or 18 Inch Alloy (March 2005-September 2006)	18 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6	6	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist, and Sensotronic Brake Control	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist, and Sensotronic Brake Control	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist, and Sensotronic Brake Control
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Electronic Stability Program and Active Body Control	Yes, Electronic Stability Program and Active Body Control	Yes, Electronic Stability Program
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: Automatic Rollover Protection	Corner and Reverse Parking Sensors
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: AMG Body Kit (Revised Front and Rear Bumpers, Side Skirts, and Rear Spoiler), Quad Tip Exhaust	Adds: Dual HID Headlamps	Automatic Headlamps, Rain Sensing Wipers, Side Mirror Signal Repeaters, Metal Power Folding Top
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather, AMG	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power	Power	Power
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: Revised Instrumentation, Multi-Contour Ventilated Seats	Adds: None	Aluminum Accents
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD/DVD	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD/DVD	AM/FM/6 CD
Speakers	10	10	10
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio	Yes, Audio	Yes, Audio
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, Keyless Engine Start Button	Yes	Yes
NOTES	Rear disc brake upgraded with cross drill in March 2005. 2004 to March 2005 models had 255/60 and 285/60 R18 wheels. Cassette function dropped in March 2005.	Front disc brake upgraded with cross drill in March 2005. Cassette function dropped in March 2005.
RIVALS	BMW 6 Series