Mercedes Benz SL Class - Generation 5.2 (2006-2009)

MERCEDES BENZ SL CLASS (2006-2009)

For 2006, the SL Class was treated to an update that includes upgraded engines, a new 7-speed automatic, and some nips and tucks outside.

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See the Generation 5.1 or 5.3 model

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	SL 55 AMG	SL 500	SL 350
Years Available	September 2006-January 2009	September 2006-January 2009	September 2006-January 2009
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	M113 5.5 SOHC 24V V8 Supercharged	M273 5.5 DOHC 32V V8	M272 3.5 DOHC 24V V6
Horsepower	510hp @ 6,100rpm	382hp @ 6,000rpm	268hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	720Nm @ 2,600-4,000rpm	530Nm @ 2,800-4,800rpm	350Nm @ 2,400-5,000rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	7-Speed Automatic	7-Speed Automatic	7-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	80 Liters	80 Liters	80 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,535mm	4,532mm	4,532mm
Width	1,827mm	1,827mm	1,827mm
Height	1,295mm	1,317mm	1,317mm
Wheelbase	2,560mm	2,560mm	2,560mm
Curb Weight	1,960kg	1,910kg	1,825kg
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)	255/45 R17	255/45 R17
Wheels	18 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6	6	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist, and Adaptive Brake System
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: None	Front and Rear Proximity Sensors
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Revised Front and Rear Bumpers, Side Skirts, and Rear Spoiler, Quad Tip Chrome Tip Exhaust	Adds: None	Automatic HID Headlamps, Rain Sensing Wipers, Side Mirror Signal Repeaters, Metal Power Folding Top, Dual Chrome Tip Exhaust
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	Chrome and Aluminum Accents and Pedals, Leather Cabin, Rear Seat Lockage Storage, Assyst On Board Computer
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD with COMAND System	AM/FM/6 CD with COMAND System	AM/FM/6 CD with COMAND System
Speakers	10, Bose	10, Bose	10, Bose
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio	Yes, Audio	Yes, Audio
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, Keyless Engine Start Button	Yes	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	BMW 6 Series