2012 SL 500 Specs2012 (R231) Mercedes SL 500 Specifications & Performance
2012 - 2016 (R231)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 4.7 L V8 Bi-Turbo
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- 155 mph
- 
- 4.6 seconds
- 
- 429 BHP
- 
- 31 mpg
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- 2 Doors
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- 2 Seats
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- 364 L
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- 1,785 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 4.6 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 4.5 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 240 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 429 BHP
- Torque
- 516 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 31 mpg
- Total Range
- 443 Miles
- CO2 Emissions
- 212 g/Km
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 4.7 Litre
- 4,663 cc
- Configuration
- V8
- Aspiration
- Bi-Turbo
- Peak Power
- 429 BHP @ 5,250 RPM
- 435 ps @ 5,250 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 516 lb·ft @ 1,800 RPM
- 700 N·m @ 1,800 RPM
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 4 (32v Total)
- Fuel Delivery
- Direct Injection
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 65 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- M278 DE46 AL
- Compression Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 92.9 x 86 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.08:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 92 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 54 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 583 cc
- BMEP
- 18.9 Bar
- 273.6 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (AT)
- 7 Gears
- Front Tyre Size
- 255/40R18 Y
- Rear Tyre Size
- 285/35R18 Y
- Front Suspension
- Multi-Link
- Rear Suspension
- Multi-Link
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Vented Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Sports Convertible
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 2
- Cargo Space
- 364 L
- Kerb Weight
- 1,785 kg
- Gross Weight
- 2,165 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 380 kg
- Length
- 4,612 mm
- Width
- 1,877 mm
- Height
- 1,316 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,585 mm
- Front Track
- 1,600 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,628 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
Band K
£445
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