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Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC /2012, 2013, 2014, 2015/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC /Roadster 2012 - 2015/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz SL (R231)?
Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC?
9.2-9.1 l/100 km
25.6 - 25.8 US mpg
30.7 - 31 UK mpg
10.9 - 11 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz SL SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC?
214-212 g/km CO2
Euro 5
How fast is 2012 SL (R231) SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 4.6 sec
0-60 mph: 4.4 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2012 SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC?
435 Hp, 700 Nm
516 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2012 SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC?
4.7 l
4663 cm3
284.55 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Roadster 2012 SL 500 (435 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
4617 mm
181.77 in.
What is the width of 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
1877 mm
73.9 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC?
1785 kg
3935 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC?
2165 kg
4773 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
241 - 381 l
8.5 - 13.5 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC?
7, automatic transmission G-TRONIC PLUS
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General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Generation
SL (R231)
Modification (Engine)
SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC
Start of production
2012
End of production
2015
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
12.8-12.7 l/100 km 18.4 - 18.5 US mpg
22.1 - 22.2 UK mpg
7.8 - 7.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
7.1-7.0 l/100 km 33.1 - 33.6 US mpg
39.8 - 40.4 UK mpg
14.1 - 14.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
9.2-9.1 l/100 km 25.6 - 25.8 US mpg
30.7 - 31 UK mpg
10.9 - 11 km/l
CO2 emissions
214-212 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
4.4 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Emission standard
Euro 5
Weight-to-power ratio
4.1 kg/Hp, 243.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
2.6 kg/Nm, 392.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
435 Hp @ 5250 rpm.
Power per litre
93.3 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
1785 kg 3935 lbs.
Max. weight
2165 kg 4773 lbs.
Max load
380 kg 838 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
241 l 8.5 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
381 l 13.5 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4617 mm 181.77 in.
Width
1877 mm 73.9 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.
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
7 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC PLUS
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