2012 SL 500 Specs2012 (R231) Mercedes SL 500 Specs & 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
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- 429 hp
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- 25.8 mpg
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- 2 Doors
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- 2 Seats
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- 12.9 ft3
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- 3,935 lbs
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 4.6 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 4.5 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 9.17 lb/hp
- Power
- 429 hp
- Torque
- 516 lb·ft
Gas Mileage
- Combined
- 25.8 mpg
- Total Range
- 443 Miles
- Tailpipe CO2
- 341 g/Mile
Gasoline Engine
- Capacity
- 4.7 Liter
- 284.6 in3
- Layout
- V8
- Aspiration
- Bi-Turbo
- Peak Power
- 429 hp @ 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
- Gasoline
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 17.2 Gallons
More Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- M278 DE46 AL
- Compression Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 3.657 x 3.386 in
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.08:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 1.51 hp/in3
- Power/Cylinder
- 54 hp
- Cylinder Volume
- 35.6 in3
- BMEP
- 273.6 PSI
- 18.9 Bar
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Transmission (AT)
- 7 Speeds
- 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
- Sports Convertible
- Door Count
- 2
- Seat Count
- 2
- Luggage Space
- 12.9 ft3
- Curb Weight
- 3,935 lbs
- Gross Weight
- 4,773 lbs
- Maximum Payload
- 838 lbs
- Length
- 181.6 in
- Width
- 73.9 in
- Height
- 51.8 in
- Wheelbase
- 101.8 in
- Front Track
- 63 in
- Rear Track
- 64.1 in
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