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Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC /2016, 2017, 2018/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC /Roadster 2016 - 2018/

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 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC?
9 l/100 km
26.1 US mpg
31.4 UK mpg
11.1 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz SL SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC?
205 g/km CO2
Euro 6
How fast is 2016 SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC?
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 2016 SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC?
456 Hp, 700 Nm
516 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2016 SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC?
4.7 l
4663 cm3
284.55 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) Roadster 2016 SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
4631 mm
182.32 in.
What is the width of 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
1877 mm
73.9 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC?
1720 kg
3792 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC?
2175 kg
4795 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
345 - 485 l
12.2 - 17.1 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC?
9, automatic transmission G-TRONIC
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General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Generation
SL (R231, facelift 2016)
Modification (Engine)
SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC
Start of production
2016
End of production
July, 2018
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
12.4 l/100 km 19 US mpg
22.8 UK mpg
8.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
7 l/100 km 33.6 US mpg
40.4 UK mpg
14.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
9 l/100 km 26.1 US mpg
31.4 UK mpg
11.1 km/l
CO2 emissions
205 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 155 mph
Emission standard
Euro 6
Weight-to-power ratio
3.8 kg/Hp, 265.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
2.5 kg/Nm, 407 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
456 Hp @ 5250 rpm.
Power per litre
97.8 Hp/l
Torque
700 Nm @ 1800-3500 rpm. 516 lb.-ft. @ 1800-3500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 278.927
Engine displacement
4663 cm3 284.55 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Compression ratio
10.5:1
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine aspiration
Bi-Turbo, Intercooler
Engine oil capacity
8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
12.3 l 13 US qt | 10.82 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1720 kg 3792 lbs.
Max. weight
2175 kg 4795 lbs.
Max load
455 kg 1003 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
345 l 12.2 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
485 l 17.1 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal

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.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.32
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 G-TRONIC
Front suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Electric Steering
Tire size
255/40 R18; 285/35 R18
Wheel rim size
18