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1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Specs

When you buy a new vehicle, you want to know everything about the car, everything that comes standard with it and what the options are. View all of the specs for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class such as the 17 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway and compare them with similar vehicles to find the right car for you.
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
MSRP Range:$79,600  |  Show Me Dealer Pricing
Fuel Economy: 17 city / 24 hwy mpg
Transmissions: 5 Speed Automatic
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive
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  SL-Class SL320 Roadster Performance Specs  
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3,199 cc 3.2 liters 6 in-line front longitudinal engine with 89.9 mm bore, 84 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, light alloy block, light alloy head, double overhead cam, automatic valve adjustment, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
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Premium unleaded fuel
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Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 9.8
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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Main 81 liter fuel tank
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Power: 170 kW , 229 HP @ 5,600 rpm; 232 ft lb @ 3,750 rpm
  SL-Class SL320 Roadster Handling Specs  
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ABS
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Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
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Electronic traction control via ABS
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Immobilizer
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Fullsize alloy rim internal spare wheel
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Strut front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs
  SL-Class SL320 Roadster Exterior Specs  
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Toned wide body side molding
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Front and rear toned impact absorbing bumpers with rubbing strip
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Coefficient of drag: 0.34
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Concealed system convertible rollover protection
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Hardtop convertible roof , softtop electric convertible roof with hard storage cover
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Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors
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Double glazing
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External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,498, overall width (mm): 1,811, overall height (mm): 1,303, wheelbase (mm): 2,515, front track (mm): 1,534, rear track (mm): 1,524 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 10,790
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Electric foldable mirrors
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Front fog lights
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Wash/wipe headlight cleaners
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Complex surface lens halogen bulb twin headlights
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Luxury trim leather on gearknob
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Gloss multi-coat paint , black multi-coat paint , metallic multi-coat two-tone paint
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Fixed rear window
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Tinted glass
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Weights: curb weight (kg) 1,819, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 0 and gross trailer weight unbraked (kg) 0
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Two-speed windshield wipers with W/S wiper mist setting, single wiper and variable intermittent wipe
  SL-Class SL320 Roadster Interior Specs  
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CFC free liquid air conditioning with climate control
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Power antenna
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Remote control anti-theft protection
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Front illuminated ashtray
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Audio anti-theft protection: code
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Stereo Bose audio system with AM/FM
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Below seat storage under rear seat
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Cargo area light
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Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 224, rear seat down; to lower window (liters): 0, rear seat down (liters): 0, all seats in place (liters): 224 and all seats removed (liters): 0
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Front seats illuminated cigar lighter
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Analog clock
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Dashboard and floor full console with covered storage box
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Delayed/fade courtesy lights with two switches in footwell
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Steering wheel mounted cruise control
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Front seats cup holders
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Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
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External temperature digital display
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Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
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Carpet floor mats
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Driver and passenger front airbag
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Bucket seat
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3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
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Front seat center armrest with integral box
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Height adjustable electric adjustable head restraints on front seats with rotational adjustment
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Heated washer
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Illuminated entry system on interior
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Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 942, front hip room (mm): 1,351, front leg room (mm): 1,077, front shoulder room (mm): 1,407 and interior volume (liters): 1,427
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Low fuel level warning
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Low washer fluid level warning
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Memorized adjustment with three settings on door mirror position and steering wheel position with three driver's seat positions and three passenger seat positions
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Remote power locks with internal switch includes trunk/hatch, includes fuel filler door and includes power windows
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Power steering
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Front power windows with console mounted switches and two one-touch
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Front reading lights
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Automatic operation rear view mirror
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Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
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Seating: two seats
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Front side airbag
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Seven speakers
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Leather covered steering wheel
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Tachometer
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Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror
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Ventilation system with push button heater controls, four fan speeds, recirculation setting and micro filter
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Wind deflector behind seats
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