Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (455 Hp) 9G-TRONIC PLUS | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (455 Hp) 9G-TRONIC PLUS /Roadster 2019 - 2020/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016)?

Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (455 Hp) 9G-TRONIC PLUS?

10.3-10.7 l/100 km
22.8 - 22 US mpg
27.4 - 26.4 UK mpg
9.7 - 9.3 km/l

How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz SL SL 500 V8 (455 Hp) 9G-TRONIC PLUS?

236-237 g/km CO₂
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC

How fast is 2019 SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (455 Hp) 9G-TRONIC PLUS?

250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 4.3 sec
0-60 mph: 4.1 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2019 SL 500 V8 (455 Hp) 9G-TRONIC PLUS?

455 Hp, 700 Nm
516 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2019 SL 500 V8 (455 Hp) 9G-TRONIC PLUS?

4.7 l
4663 cm³
284.55 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 V8 (455 Hp) 9G-TRONIC PLUS?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) Roadster 2019 SL 500 V8 (455 Hp) 9G-TRONIC PLUS?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

4631 mm
182.32 in.

What is the width of 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

1877 mm
73.9 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (455 Hp) 9G-TRONIC PLUS?

1740 kg
3836 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (455 Hp) 9G-TRONIC PLUS?

2175 kg
4795 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

364 - 485 l
12.9 - 17.1 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (455 Hp) 9G-TRONIC PLUS?

9, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R231, facelift 2016)

Modification (Engine)

SL 500 V8 (455 Hp) 9G-TRONIC PLUS

Start of production

May, 2019

End of production

2020

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Combined fuel consumption (WLTP)

10.3-10.7 l/100 km 22.8 - 22 US mpg
27.4 - 26.4 UK mpg
9.7 - 9.3 km/l

CO₂ emissions (WLTP)

236-237 g/km

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)

14.2 l/100 km 16.6 US mpg
19.9 UK mpg
7 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)

7.7 l/100 km 30.5 US mpg
36.7 UK mpg
13 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)

10.1 l/100 km 23.3 US mpg
28 UK mpg
9.9 km/l

CO₂ emissions (NEDC)

230 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

4.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

4.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

4.1 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph

100 km/h - 0

34.9 m

200 km/h - 0

143.9 m

Emission standard

Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC

Weight-to-power ratio

3.8 kg/Hp, 261.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

2.5 kg/Nm, 402.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

455 Hp @ 5250 rpm.

Power per litre

97.6 Hp/l

Torque

700 Nm @ 1800-3500 rpm. 516 lb.-ft. @ 1800-3500 rpm.

Maximum engine speed

6500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 278.927

Engine displacement

4663 cm³ 284.55 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92.9 mm 3.66 in.

Piston Stroke

86 mm 3.39 in.

Compression ratio

10.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Direct injection

Engine aspiration

Bi-Turbo, Intercooler

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

12.3 l 13 US qt | 10.82 UK qt

Engine systems

Start & Stop System
Particulate filter

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1740 kg 3836 lbs.

Max. weight

2175 kg 4795 lbs.

Max load

435 kg 959 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

364 l 12.9 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

485 l 17.1 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

75 l 19.81 US gal | 16.5 UK gal

Max. roof load

75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4631 mm 182.32 in.

Width

1877 mm 73.9 in.

Width including mirrors

2099 mm 82.64 in.

Height

1315 mm 51.77 in.

Wheelbase

2585 mm 101.77 in.

Front track

1600 mm 62.99 in.

Rear (Back) track

1604 mm 63.15 in.

Front overhang

992 mm 39.06 in.

Rear overhang

1054 mm 41.5 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.04 m 36.22 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

9 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 360 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 320 mm

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Tire size

Front wheel tires: 255/35 R19
Rear wheel tires: 285/30 R19

Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (455 Hp) 9G-TRONIC PLUS /2019, 2020/