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682 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2019-2020
0-100 km/h 3.3 s
Top speed
359 km/h
223 mph
Performance
| Power | 571 hp / Stage 3: 857 hp585 hp / Stage 3: 877 hp630 hp / Stage 3: 945 hp367 hp / Stage 3: 551 hp455 hp / Stage 3: 682 hp456 hp / Stage 3: 684 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 1,085Nm800lb-ft+385 Nm |
| Displacement | 4,663cc285cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,740kg3,836lb |
| Gross weight | 2,175kg4,795lb |
| Power-to-weight | 392hp/t292kW/t178hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 624Nm/t417lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.3s-1.0 s |
| 0-200 km/h | 8.7s-5.5 s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.2s-0.9 s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 10.8s-1.6 s Calculated |
| Top speed | 359 km/h 223 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 53.8s99% target: 355 km/h / 221 mph-2.0 s Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 75L |
| Estimated range | 743km461mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | M 278.927 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Roadster |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Twin-turbo |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Gears | 9-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,631mm182in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,877mm74in |
| Height | 1,315mm52in |
| Wheelbase | 2,585mm102in |
| Front track | 1,600mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,604mm63in |
| Trunk volume | 364L |
| Max trunk volume | 485L |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3) | 682 hp 509 kW |
| Database median | 261 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3) | 3.3 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3) | 359 km/h 223 mph |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3) | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 3) |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 17.68 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 28.45 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,651 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 3): Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3) | 5,250 rpm | 1,800-3,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
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