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Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 (2012)

Mercedes Benz SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 350 (2008)

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Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders

V 8

V 6

Engine Code

Fuel type

Petrol

Fuel System

Direct Injection. Variable Intake

Indirect Injection.

Lubrication

Engine Cooling

Engine Alignment

Longitudinal

Engine Position

Front

Engine displacement

284.6 cu-in / 4663 cm³

213.5 cu-in / 3498 cm³

Bore

3.66 inches
92.9 mm

Stroke

3.39 inches
86.0 mm

Number of valves

Aspiration

Turbo + Intercooler

N/A

Compression Ratio

Max. RPM

Total System Power

Total System Torque

Horsepower

429 HP / 435 PS / 320 kW @ 5250 rpm

311 HP / 315 PS / 232 kW @ 6500 rpm

Maximum torque

516 lb-ft / 700 Nm @ 1800-3500 rpm

265 lb-ft / 360 Nm @ 4900 rpm

Total electric power

Total electric torque

Number of electric engines

Electric engine #1 type

Electric engine #1 Power

Electric engine #1 Torque

Electric engine #2 type

Electric engine #2 Power

Electric engine #2 Torque

Electric engine #3 type

Electric engine #3 Power

Electric engine #3 Torque

Electric engine #4 type

Electric engine #4 Power

Electric engine #4 Torque

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds

Clutch Type

Automatic

Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Body

Cabrio

Num. of Doors

Num. of Seats

Seat distribution

Front legroom

Rear seat legroom

Third row legroom

Front shoulder room

Rear shoulder room

Third row shoulder room

Front head room

Rear head room

Third row head room

Wheelbase

101.77 inches / 258.5 cm

100.79 inches / 256.0 cm

Length

181.77 inches / 461.7 cm

179.61 inches / 456.2 cm

Width

73.9 inches / 187.7 cm

71.65 inches / 182.0 cm

Width with mirrors

Height

51.77 inches / 131.5 cm

51.85 inches / 131.7 cm

Front Axle

62.87 inches / 159.7 cm

61.38 inches / 155.9 cm

Rear Axle

62.99 inches / 160.0 cm

60.91 inches / 154.7 cm

Ground clearance

Cargo box inside length

Cargo box inside height

Cargo width

Max. width at wheelhouse

Loading height

Rear door width

Rear door height

Side door width

Side door height

Approach angle (deg)

Breakover (Rampover) angle (deg)

Departure angle (deg)

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx

0.29

0.30

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions

Vented Discs (14.17 inches / 360 mm)

Vented Discs

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions

Vented Discs (12.6 inches / 320 mm)

Discs

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions

255/40 R18

255/45 R17

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions

285/35 R18

255/45 R17

Front Wheels Width

8.5

Rear Wheels Width

9.5

8.5

Curb Weight

3935 lbs / 1785 kg

4023 lbs / 1825 kg

Dry Weight

Max. Towing Capacity Weight

Weight/Power Output Ratio

4.1 Kg/hp

5.79 Kg/hp

Trunk / Boot capacity

12.6 cu-ft / 356 L

12 cu-ft / 339 L

Trunk / Boot First Row

Trunk / Boot Second Row

Trunk / Boot Third Row

Steering

Rack and pinion Electric

Turning circle

Steering wheel lock-to-lock

Front Suspension

Coil springs.

Rear Suspension

Coil Springs.

Top Speed

155 Mph / 250 km/h

Acceleration 0 to 60 mph (0 to 96 Km/h)

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph)

4.6 s

6.2 s

Acceleration 0 to 400m (1/4 quarter mile)

Acceleration 0 to 1000m

Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City NEDC

19 MPG
12.7 L/100 km
22 MPG UK

17 MPG
13.8 L/100 km
20 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road NEDC

34 MPG
7 L/100 km
40 MPG UK

33 MPG
7.2 L/100 km
39 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined NEDC

26 MPG
9.1 L/100 km
31 MPG UK

24 MPG
9.7 L/100 km
29 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Low WLTP

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Medium WLTP

Fuel Consumption - Economy - High WLTP

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Extra high WLTP

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined WLTP

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA

Battery Type

Charging Information

Battery capacity

Charging Time

Range

Range WLTP

Electric Range EPA

Electric Range NEDC

Electric Range WLTP

Average energy consumption

Average energy consumption WLTP

Charging Time

Fast Charging Time

Fuel Tank Capacity

19.8 gallons
75 L
16.5 UK gallons

21.1 gallons
80 L
17.6 UK gallons

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CO2 emissions

212 g/Km (Mercedes Benz)

226 g/Km (Mercedes Benz)

CO2 emissions WLTP

Emission standard

Euro V

Safety

Euro NCAP

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