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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

SL 400 V6 (Stage 3)

551 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2019-2020
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

SL 400 V6 (Stage 2)

477 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2019-2020
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

SL 400 V6 (Stage 1)

433 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2019-2020
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

SL 400 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 (Stage 3) 551 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    333 km/h
    207 mph
  • Most powerful
    551 hp
    411 kW
  • Highest torque
    775 Nm
    572 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    332 hp/t
    247 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    872 km
    542 mi
  • Largest trunk
    364 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    35/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 3)551 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 2)477 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 1)433 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6367 hp
Power
551hp411kW+184 hp
477hp356kW+110 hp
433hp323kW+66 hp
367hp274kW
Torque
775Nm572lb-ft+275 Nm
675Nm498lb-ft+175 Nm
610Nm450lb-ft+110 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,660kg3,660lb
1,660kg3,660lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,115kg4,663lb
2,115kg4,663lb
2,115kg4,663lb
2,115kg4,663lb
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
+63 km/h
317 km/h
197 mph
+47 km/h
307 km/h
191 mph
+37 km/h
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.5s99% target: 330 km/h / 205 mph-6.7 s
Calculated
64.6s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph-1.6 s
Calculated
68.0s99% target: 304 km/h / 189 mph+1.8 s
Calculated
66.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s-1.1 s
4.2s-0.7 s
4.4s-0.5 s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
10.5s-6.0 s
Calculated
12.0s-4.5 s
Calculated
13.2s-3.3 s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
4.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.2s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.0s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
332hp/t247kW/t150hp/1000 lb
Calculated
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
261hp/t195kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
467Nm/t312lb-ft/ton
Calculated
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
367Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
872km542mi
Calculated
872km542mi
Calculated
872km542mi
Calculated
872km542mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,631mm182in
4,631mm182in
4,631mm182in
4,631mm182in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,877mm74in
1,877mm74in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,315mm52in
1,315mm52in
1,315mm52in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,585mm102in
2,585mm102in
2,585mm102in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,604mm63in
1,604mm63in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
364L
364L
364L
364L
Max trunk volume
485L
485L
485L
485L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
75L
75L
75L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 (Stage 3) 551 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 (Stage 2) 477 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 (Stage 1) 433 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 367 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 (Stage 3) 551 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 (Stage 2) 477 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 (Stage 1) 433 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 367 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp5,500-6,000 rpm2,000-4,200 rpm6,300 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp5,500-6,000 rpm2,000-4,200 rpm6,300 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp5,500-6,000 rpm2,000-4,200 rpm6,300 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6367 hp5,500-6,000 rpm2,000-4,200 rpm6,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 3)551 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 2)477 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 1)433 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6367 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.0 s
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.2 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.5 s
12.0 s
13.2 s
16.5 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
42.9 s
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-
-
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
317 km/h
197 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.4 s
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.9 s
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
10.4 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
12.0 s
12.3 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
210 km/h
131 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
193 km/h
120 mph
179 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 (Stage 3) 551 hp has 184 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 367 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 367 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 (Stage 3) 551 hp: 184 hp (137 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 (Stage 3) 551 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 367 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 (Stage 2) 477 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 (Stage 1) 433 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6367 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp
551 hp
411 kW
3.8 s
333 km/h
207 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp
477 hp
356 kW
4.2 s
317 km/h
197 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp
433 hp
323 kW
4.4 s
307 km/h
191 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6367 hp
367 hp
274 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp
Power
551 hp
411 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp
Power
551 hp
411 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 (Stage 3) 551 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6367 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
4.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp
332 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6367 hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 3)551 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 2)477 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6 (Stage 1)433 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6367 hp
Power
551 hp
411 kW
477 hp
356 kW
433 hp
323 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
775 Nm
572 lb-ft
675 Nm
498 lb-ft
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.2 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
317 km/h
197 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Range score
872 km
542 mi
872 km
542 mi
872 km
542 mi
872 km
542 mi
Trunk score
364 L
12.9 cu ft
364 L
12.9 cu ft
364 L
12.9 cu ft
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
332 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 (Stage 3) 551 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 (Stage 2) 477 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 (Stage 1) 433 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 367 hp
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year2,258 LC/year2,258 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 (Stage 3) 551 hp

  • Has 73 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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