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

Name

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

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

SL
Generation

SL (R231, facelift 2016)
Year of production

2016

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Cabriolet
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC

Power

456 Hp @ 5250 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

700 Nm @ 1800-3500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

CO2 emissions (g/km)

205 g/km

Emission standard

Euro 6

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

12.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

9 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

4.3 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
456 Hp @ 5250 rpm.
Power per litre
97.8 Hp/l
Torque
700 Nm @ 1800-3500 rpm.
Engine displacement
4663 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Compression ratio
10.5
Fuel system
Direct injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Turbine
BiTurbo

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1720 kg

Max weight (kg)

2175 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

65 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

345 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

Multi-link independent

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Electric Steering

Front tires size

255/40 R18; 285/35 R18

Rear tires size

255/40 R18; 285/35 R18

Wheel rims size

R18

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