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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (455 Hp) 9G-TRONIC PLUS 2019, 2020, 2021
Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (455 Hp) 9G-TRONIC PLUS 2019, 2020, 2021
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (455 Hp) 9G-TRONIC PLUS 2019, 2020, 2021

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

SL
Generation

SL (R231, facelift 2016)
Year of production

2019

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Cabriolet
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

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

Power

455 Hp @ 5250 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

700 Nm @ 1800-3500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

CO2 emissions (g/km)

236-237 g/km

Emission standard

Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

14.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

7.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

10.1 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

4.3 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M 278.927
Power
455 Hp @ 5250 rpm.
Power per litre
97.6 Hp/l
Torque
700 Nm @ 1800-3500 rpm.
Maximum engine speed
6500 rpm.
Engine displacement
4663 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
92.9 mm
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Direct injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Turbine
BiTurbo
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1740 kg

Max weight (kg)

2175 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

75 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

364 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

485 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4631 mm

Width (mm)

1877 mm

Height (mm)

1315 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2585 mm

Front track (mm)

1600 mm

Rear track (mm)

1604 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11.04 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Independent multi-link

Rear suspension system

Independent multi-link

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 360 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 320 mm

Power steering

Electric Steering

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 255/35 R19Rear wheel tires: 285/30 R19

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 255/35 R19Rear wheel tires: 285/30 R19

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