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

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2016, 2017, 2018

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016)?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC?9 l/100 km
26.13 US mpg
31.39 UK mpg
11.11 km/l
How ECO is the car, Mercedes-Benz SL SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC?205 g/km CO2
Euro 6
How fast is the car, 2016 SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC?250 km/h | 155.34 mph
0-100 km/h: 4.3 sec
0-60 mph: 4.1 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2016 SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC?456 Hp, 700 Nm
516.29 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2016 SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC?4.7 l
4663 cm3
284.55 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, 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.
How long is this vehicle, 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?4631 mm
182.32 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?1877 mm
73.9 in.
What is the curb weight, 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC?1720 kg
3791.95 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC?2175 kg
4795.05 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?345 - 485 l
12.18 - 17.13 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC?9, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

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

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R231, facelift 2016)
Modification (Engine) SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC
Start of production 2016 year
End of production July, 2018 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 12.4 l/100 km 18.97 US mpg
22.78 UK mpg
8.06 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7 l/100 km 33.6 US mpg
40.35 UK mpg
14.29 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9 l/100 km 26.13 US mpg
31.39 UK mpg
11.11 km/l
CO2 emissions205 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 4.1 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h 155.34 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. 516.29 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
Fuel injection system Direct injection
Engine aspiration BiTurbo, Intercooler
Engine oil capacity 8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 12.3 l 13 US qt | 10.82 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1720 kg 3791.95 lbs.
Max. weight 2175 kg 4795.05 lbs.
Max load 455 kg 1003.1 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 345 l 12.18 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 485 l 17.13 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 brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Electric Steering
Tires size 255/40 R18; 285/35 R18
Wheel rims size18