Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 Specs

(2016 - ) Technical Specifications
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Key Specs

Petrol
284.6 cu-in
4663 cm3
V 8
449 HP
455 PS / 335 kW
516 lb-ft
700 Nm
155 Mph
250 km/h
26 MPG
9 L/100 km
31 MPG UK

Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 Body, Model and Production details Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 Body, Model and Production details

Generation : R231
Body : Cabrio
Num. of Doors : 2 doors

Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 Engine Technical Data Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders : V 8
Engine Code : -
Fuel type : Petrol
Fuel System : Direct Injection.
Engine Alignment : Longitudinal
Engine Position : Front
Engine displacement : 284.6 cu-in / 4663 cm3
Bore x Stroke : 3.66 x 3.39 inches
92.9 x 86.0 mm
Number of valves : 32 Valves
Aspiration : Turbo + Intercooler
Compression Ratio : 10.5
Horsepower : 449 HP / 455 PS / 335 kW
@ 5250-5500 rpm
Maximum torque : 516 lb-ft / 700 Nm
@ 1800-3500 rpm
Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain : RWD
Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :
9 speed Automatic
Clutch Type : Torque Converter

Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined: 26 MPG
9 L/100 km
31 MPG UK
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined NEDC : 26 MPG
9 L/100 km
31 MPG UK
CO2 emissions : 205 g/km (Mercedes Benz)
Emission standard : Euro VI

Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 Performance Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 Performance

Top Speed : 155 Mph / 250 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) : 4.3 s

Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase : 101.77 inches / 258.5 cm
Length : 181.77 inches / 461.7 cm
Width : 73.9 inches / 187.7 cm
Height : 51.77 inches / 131.5 cm
Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx : -

Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 Interior size, Dimensions Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats : 2 seats
Seat distribution : 2
Trunk / Boot capacity : 12.6 cu-ft / 356 L

Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions : Vented Discs
(- inches / - mm)
Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions : Vented Discs
(- inches / - mm)
Front Tyres - Rims dimensions : -/- R19
Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions : -/- R19
Steering : Rack and pinion Electric
Front Suspension : Coil springs.
Rear Suspension : Coil Springs.
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How fast is a Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500?
The Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 can reach 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 4.3 seconds and 0 to 96 km/h (0 to 60 mph) in - seconds, having a top speed of 250 km/h / 155 mph.

How many horsepower (hp) does a 2016 Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 have?
The 2016 Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 has 455 PS / 449 bhp / 335 kW.

What is the Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 gas mileage?
The Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 gas mileage is Combined NEDC 26 MPG / 9 L/100 km / 31 MPG UK.

What engine is in Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500?
The Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 has a V 8, Petrol engine with 4663 cm3 / 284.6 cu-in capacity.

What are the dimensions of the Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500?
The Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 is 181.77 inches / 461.7 cm long, 73.9 inches / 187.7 cm wide, and 51.77 inches / 131.5 cm tall, with a wheelbase of 101.77 inches / 258.5 cm.

How much cargo space does a Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 have?
The Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 offers 12.6 cu-ft / 356 L of trunk space, which expands to - cu-ft / - L when the rear seats are folded.