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456 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2016-2018
0-100 km/h 4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Performance
| Power | 571 hp585 hp630 hp367 hp455 hp456 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 700Nm516lb-ft |
| Displacement | 4,663cc285cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,720kg3,792lb |
| Gross weight | 2,175kg4,795lb |
| Power-to-weight | 265hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 14.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.1s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 12.3s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 55.6s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 65L |
| Estimated range | 722km449mi Calculated |
| CO2 emissions | 205g/km |
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 |
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 | 345L |
| 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 | 456 hp 340 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 | 4.3 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 | 270 km/h 168 mph Unrestricted 250 km/h 155 mph Restricted |
| 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 | 9.0 L/100 km 26.1 mpg US 31.4 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 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 15.75 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 25.35 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,363 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 | 5,250 rpm | 1,800-3,500 rpm | 5,500 rpm |
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