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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231 facelift 2016)

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7 versions · 7 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
SL 400 V6 (367 KM) G-TRONIC Selected Gasoline 367 KM 2016–2018
AMG SL 65 V12 (630 KM) MCT Selected Gasoline 630 KM 2016–2018
SL 500 V8 (456 KM) G-TRONIC Selected Gasoline 456 KM 2016–2018
AMG SL 63 V8 (585 KM) MCT Selected Gasoline 585 KM 2016–2018
AMG SL 63 V8 (571 KM) SPEEDSHIFT MCT Selected Gasoline 571 KM 2018–2019
SL 500 V8 (455 KM) 9G-TRONIC PLUS Selected Gasoline 455 KM 2019–2020
SL 400 V6 (367 KM) 9G-TRONIC PLUS Selected Gasoline 367 KM 2019–2020

Selected engine version

SL 400 V6 (367 KM) G-TRONIC

Gasoline · 2016–2018

Engine power
367KM
Torque
500Nm
Engine displacement
2,996cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.9s
Maximum speed
250km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R231 facelift 2016)
Engine
SL 400 V6 (367 KM) G-TRONIC
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2016
End of production
2018
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.7 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 6
CO2 emissions
175 g/km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M276.825
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2996 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
BiTurbo, Intercooler
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Compression ratio
10.5
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
10.8 l
Power
367 KM @ 5500-6000 obr./min
Torque
500 Nm @ 2000-4200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.31
Minimum trunk capacity
345 l
Maximum trunk capacity
485 l
Curb weight
1660 kg
Gross weight
2115 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4631 mm
Width
1877 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2099 mm
Height
1315 mm
Wheelbase
2585 mm
Front track
1600 mm
Rear track
1604 mm
Turning circle
11.04 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
9
Type of automatic gearbox
G-TRONIC
Front suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
255/40 R18
Rim size
18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

AMG SL 65 V12 (630 KM) MCT

Gasoline · 2016–2018

Engine power
630KM
Torque
1,000Nm
Engine displacement
5,980cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4s
Maximum speed
250km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R231 facelift 2016)
Engine
AMG SL 65 V12 (630 KM) MCT
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2016
End of production
2018
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
17.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.9 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 6
CO2 emissions
279 g/km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M279.981
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5980 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
BiTurbo, Intercooler
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
12
Compression ratio
9
Engine oil capacity
10 l
Power
630 KM @ 4800-5400 obr./min
Torque
1000 Nm @ 2300-4300 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
75 l
Minimum trunk capacity
364 l
Maximum trunk capacity
504 l
Curb weight
1875 kg
Gross weight
2210 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Turning circle
11.04 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
7
Type of automatic gearbox
MCT
Front suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
255/35 ZR 19; 285/30 ZR 20
Rim size
19; 20
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

SL 500 V8 (456 KM) G-TRONIC

Gasoline · 2016–2018

Engine power
456KM
Torque
700Nm
Engine displacement
4,663cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.3s
Maximum speed
250km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R231 facelift 2016)
Engine
SL 500 V8 (456 KM) G-TRONIC
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2016
End of production
2018
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.3 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 6
CO2 emissions
205 g/km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M278.927
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4663 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
BiTurbo, Intercooler
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Compression ratio
10.5
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
12.3 l
Power
456 KM @ 5250 obr./min
Torque
700 Nm @ 1800-3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.32
Minimum trunk capacity
345 l
Maximum trunk capacity
485 l
Curb weight
1720 kg
Gross weight
2175 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4631 mm
Width
1877 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2099 mm
Height
1315 mm
Wheelbase
2585 mm
Front track
1600 mm
Rear track
1604 mm
Turning circle
11.04 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
9
Type of automatic gearbox
G-TRONIC
Front suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
255/40 R18; 285/35 R18
Rim size
18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

AMG SL 63 V8 (585 KM) MCT

Gasoline · 2016–2018

Engine power
585KM
Torque
900Nm
Engine displacement
5,461cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.1s
Maximum speed
250km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R231 facelift 2016)
Engine
AMG SL 63 V8 (585 KM) MCT
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2016
End of production
2018
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.2-14.0 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.7-7.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.1-9.8 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 6
CO2 emissions
234-229 g/km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M157.983
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5461 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
BiTurbo, Intercooler
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Compression ratio
10
Engine oil capacity
8.5 l
Power
585 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
900 Nm @ 2250-3750 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
75 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.32
Minimum trunk capacity
364 l
Maximum trunk capacity
504 l
Curb weight
1770 kg
Gross weight
2180 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Turning circle
11.04 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
7
Type of automatic gearbox
MCT
Front suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
255/35 ZR 19; 285/30 ZR 19
Rim size
19
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

AMG SL 63 V8 (571 KM) SPEEDSHIFT MCT

Gasoline · 2018–2019

Engine power
571KM
Torque
900Nm
Engine displacement
5,461cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.1s
Maximum speed
250km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R231 facelift 2016)
Engine
AMG SL 63 V8 (571 KM) SPEEDSHIFT MCT
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2018
End of production
2019
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.1 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
15.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
WLTP
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
12.1 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
CO2 measurement standard
WLTP
CO2 emissions
274 g/km

Vehicle history report

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What is a VIN?

Engine

Engine model / code
M157.983
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5461 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
BiTurbo, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
98 mm
Piston stroke
90.5 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
8.5 l
Power
571 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
900 Nm @ 2250 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
75 l
Maximum trunk capacity
504 l
Curb weight
1770 kg
Gross weight
2180 kg
Roof load
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4633 mm
Width
1877 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2099 mm
Height
1300 mm
Wheelbase
2585 mm
Turning circle
11.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
7
Front suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
285/30 R19;255/35 R19
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

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

Gasoline · 2019–2020

Engine power
455KM
Torque
700Nm
Engine displacement
4,663cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.3s
Maximum speed
250km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R231 facelift 2016)
Engine
SL 500 V8 (455 KM) 9G-TRONIC PLUS
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2019
End of production
2020
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.3 s
Deceleration from 100 km/h to 0
34.9 m
Deceleration from 200 km/h to 0
143.9 m
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
WLTP
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.3-10.7 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC
CO2 measurement standard
WLTP
CO2 emissions
236-237 g/km

Vehicle history report

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A VIN report can help confirm the exact engine, equipment, mileage records and reported damage before you buy.

What is a VIN?

Engine

Engine model / code
M278.927
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4663 cm³
Maximum engine speed
6500 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
BiTurbo, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
92.9 mm
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
12.3 l
Power
455 KM @ 5250 obr./min
Torque
700 Nm @ 1800-3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
75 l
Minimum trunk capacity
364 l
Maximum trunk capacity
485 l
Curb weight
1740 kg
Gross weight
2175 kg
Roof load
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4631 mm
Width
1877 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2099 mm
Height
1315 mm
Wheelbase
2585 mm
Front track
1600 mm
Rear track
1604 mm
Front overhang
992 mm
Rear overhang
1054 mm
Turning circle
11.04 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
9
Front suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
360 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
320 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
285/30 R19;255/35 R19
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

SL 400 V6 (367 KM) 9G-TRONIC PLUS

Gasoline · 2019–2020

Engine power
367KM
Torque
500Nm
Engine displacement
2,996cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.9s
Maximum speed
250km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R231 facelift 2016)
Engine
SL 400 V6 (367 KM) 9G-TRONIC PLUS
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2019
End of production
2020
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.9 s
Deceleration from 100 km/h to 0
33.6 m
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
WLTP
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.5-9.8 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC
CO2 measurement standard
WLTP
CO2 emissions
216-217 g/km

Vehicle history report

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What is a VIN?

Engine

Engine model / code
M276.825
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2996 cm³
Maximum engine speed
6300 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
BiTurbo, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
88 mm
Piston stroke
82.1 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
10.8 l
Power
367 KM @ 5500-6000 obr./min
Torque
500 Nm @ 2000-4200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
75 l
Minimum trunk capacity
364 l
Maximum trunk capacity
485 l
Curb weight
1660 kg
Gross weight
2115 kg
Roof load
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4631 mm
Width
1877 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2099 mm
Height
1315 mm
Wheelbase
2585 mm
Front track
1600 mm
Rear track
1604 mm
Front overhang
992 mm
Rear overhang
1054 mm
Turning circle
11.04 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
9
Front suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
285/30 R19;255/35 R19
ABS
yes