Mercedes-Benz SL   (R231)
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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Cabriolet 2012, 2015

What is the body type?Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy?9.2-9.1 l/100 km
How ECO is the car?214-212 g/km CO2
Euro 5
How fast is the car?250 km/h
0-100 km/h: 4.6 sec
How much power?435 Hp, 700 Nm
What is the engine size?4.7 l
4663 cm3
How many cylinders?8, V-engine
How long is this vehicle?4617 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1877 mm
What is the curb weigh?1785 kg
What is the gross weigh?2165 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?241 - 381 l
How many gears?7G-TRONIC PLUS
What type is the gearbox?automatic transmission

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

General information
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R231)
Modification (Engine) SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC
Start of production 2012
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCabriolet
Seats2
Doors2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 12.8-12.7 l/100 km 18.38 - 18.52 US mpg
22.07 - 22.24 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.1-7.0 l/100 km 33.13 - 33.6 US mpg
39.79 - 40.35 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9.2-9.1 l/100 km 25.57 - 25.85 US mpg
30.7 - 31.04 UK mpg
CO2 emissions 214-212 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph4.6 sec
Maximum speed250 km/h
Emission standardEuro 5
Weight-to-power ratio4.1 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 435 Hp @ 5250 rpm.
Power per litre 93.3 Hp/l
Torque 700 Nm @ 1800-3500 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement4663 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersV-engine
Compression ratio10.5
Fuel SystemDirect injection
TurbineBiTurbo
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1785 kg
Max. weight 2165 kg
Max load 380 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 241 - 381 l
Fuel tank capacity 65 l
Dimensions
Length 4617 mm
Width 1877 mm
Height 1315 mm
Wheelbase 2585 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.04 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 7G-TRONIC PLUS
Front suspension Independent multi-link
Rear suspension Multi-link independent
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs
Assisting systems ABS
Steering type Steering rack
Power steering Electric Steering
Tires size 255/40 R18; 285/35 R18
Wheel rims size R18