Mercedes2016 SL 500 Specs

2016 (R231) Mercedes SL 500 Specs & Performance

2016 - 2020 (R231)

Tech Specs Summary


4.7 L V8 Bi-Turbo

155 mph

4.3 seconds

449 hp

26.1 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

17.8 ft3
lb
3,957 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
155 mph
0-62 mph
4.3 seconds
0-60 mph
4.2 seconds
Power-to-Weight
8.82 lb/hp
Power
449 hp
Torque
516 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
26.1 mpg
City
19 mpg
Highway
33.6 mpg
Total Range
448 Miles
Tailpipe CO2
330 g/Mile

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
4.7 Liter
284.6 in3
Layout
V8
Aspiration
Bi-Turbo
Peak Power
449 hp @ 5,250 RPM
455 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

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
1.57 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
56 hp
Cylinder Volume
35.6 in3
BMEP
273.6 PSI
18.9 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (AT)
9 Speeds
Front Tyre Size
255/40R18
Rear Tyre Size
285/35R18
Front Suspension
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Vented Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Sports Roadster
Door Count
2
Seat Count
2
Luggage Space
17.8 ft3
Turning Radius
36.1 ft
Curb Weight
3,957 lbs
Gross Weight
4,795 lbs
Maximum Payload
838 lbs
Length
182.3 in
Width
73.9 in
Height
51.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
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3.8

Performance Rating3.5
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating2.5

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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