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Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 Specs

(2012 - 2015) - Technical Specifications for Years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

Petrol

284.6 cu-in
4663 cm³

V 8

429 HP
435 PS / 320 kW

516 lb-ft
700 Nm

155 Mph
250 km/h

26 MPG
9.1 L/100 km
31 MPG UK

Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	R231

Body :	Cabrio

Num. of Doors :	2 doors


Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	V 8

Engine Code :	-

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Direct Injection. Variable Intake

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	284.6 cu-in / 4663 cm³

Bore x Stroke :	3.66 x 3.39 inches 92.9 x 86.0 mm

Number of valves :	32 Valves

Aspiration :	Turbo + Intercooler

Compression Ratio :	11

Horsepower :	429 HP / 435 PS / 320 kW @ 5250 rpm

Maximum torque :	516 lb-ft / 700 Nm @ 1800-3500 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	7 speed Automatic Transmission Relations 1st Gear Ratio: 2nd Gear Ratio: 3rd Gear Ratio: 4th Gear Ratio: 5th Gear Ratio: 6th Gear Ratio: 7th Gear Ratio:

Clutch Type :	Torque Converter


Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	26 MPG 9.1 L/100 km 31 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road:	34 MPG 7 L/100 km 40 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	19 MPG 12.7 L/100 km 22 MPG UK

Range :	512 miles / 824 km

Fuel Tank Capacity :	19.8 gallons 75 L 16.5 UK gallons

CO2 emissions :	212 g/km (Mercedes Benz)

Emission standard :	Euro V

Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 Performance

Top Speed :	155 Mph / 250 km/h

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	4.6 s


Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	101.77 inches / 258.5 cm

Length :	181.77 inches / 461.7 cm

Width :	73.9 inches / 187.7 cm

Height :	51.77 inches / 131.5 cm

Front Axle :	62.87 inches / 159.7 cm

Rear Axle :	62.99 inches / 160.0 cm

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	0.29

Curb Weight :	3935 lbs / 1785 kg

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	4.1 kg/hp


Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	2 seats

Seat distribution :	2

Trunk / Boot capacity :	12.6 cu-ft / 356 L


Mercedes Benz SL (R231) 500 Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (14.17 inches / 360 mm)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (12.6 inches / 320 mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	255/40 R18

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	285/35 R18

Front Wheels Width :	8,5"

Rear Wheels Width :	9,5"

Steering :	Rack and pinion Electric

Front Suspension :	Coil springs.

Rear Suspension :	Coil springs.