Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)

593 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)

684 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)

538 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

SL 500 V8

456 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 2) 593 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    205 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    722 km
    449 mi
  • Largest trunk
    345 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    34/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8456 hp
Power
593hp442kW+137 hp
684hp510kW+228 hp
538hp401kW+82 hp
456hp340kW
Torque
945Nm697lb-ft+245 Nm
1,085Nm800lb-ft+385 Nm
854Nm630lb-ft+154 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,720kg3,792lb
1,720kg3,792lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
2,175kg4,795lb
2,175kg4,795lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
292 km/h
181 mph
+22 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+3 km/h
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.6s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph-6.0 s
Calculated
41.2s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-14.4 s
Calculated
48.2s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-7.5 s
Calculated
55.6s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s-0.6 s
3.3s-1.0 s
3.9s-0.4 s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
10.6s-3.5 s
Calculated
9.7s-4.5 s
Calculated
12.3s-1.8 s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.2s-0.9 s
Calculated
3.7s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.4s-0.9 s
Calculated
11.0s-1.3 s
Calculated
11.8s-0.5 s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
345hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
398hp/t297kW/t180hp/1000 lb
Calculated
313hp/t233kW/t142hp/1000 lb
Calculated
265hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
549Nm/t368lb-ft/ton
Calculated
631Nm/t422lb-ft/ton
Calculated
497Nm/t332lb-ft/ton
Calculated
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
722km449mi
Calculated
722km449mi
Calculated
722km449mi
Calculated
722km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu 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
345L
345L
345L
345L
Max trunk volume
485L
485L
485L
485L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
65L
65L
65L
65L
CO2 emissions
205g/km
205g/km
205g/km
205g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 2) 593 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 3) 684 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 1) 538 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 456 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 2) 593 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 3) 684 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 1) 538 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 456 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hp5,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hp5,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hp5,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8456 hp5,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8456 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.2 s
3.7 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.3 s
3.9 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.6 s
9.7 s
12.3 s
14.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.9 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
4.9 s
5.2 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.3 s
7.7 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.3 s
10.0 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
11.0 s
11.8 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
196 km/h
122 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hp
593 hp
442 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hp
684 hp
510 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hp
538 hp
401 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8456 hp
456 hp
340 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 3) 684 hp has 228 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 456 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 456 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 3) 684 hp: 228 hp (170 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hp
945 Nm
697 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hp
1,085 Nm
800 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hp
854 Nm
630 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8456 hp
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hp
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hp
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hp
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8456 hp
1,720 kg
3,792 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hp
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8456 hp
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hp3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hp3.3 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hp3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8456 hp4.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 3) 684 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 456 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 2) 593 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 1) 538 hp, separated by only 0.2 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 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8456 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hp
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hp
398 hp/t
297 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hp
313 hp/t
233 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8456 hp
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hp
722 km
449 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hp
722 km
449 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hp
722 km
449 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8456 hp
722 km
449 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hp
593 hp
442 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hp
684 hp
510 kW
3.3 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hp
538 hp
401 kW
3.9 s
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8456 hp
456 hp
340 kW
4.3 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 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hp
Power
593 hp
442 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hp
Power
684 hp
510 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hp
Power
538 hp
401 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8456 hp
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 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 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hp
Power
593 hp
442 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hp
Power
684 hp
510 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hp
Power
538 hp
401 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8456 hp
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 2) 593 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 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
3.3 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8456 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
4.3 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 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hp
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hp
398 hp/t
297 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hp
313 hp/t
233 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8456 hp
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8456 hp
Power
593 hp
442 kW
684 hp
510 kW
538 hp
401 kW
456 hp
340 kW
Torque
945 Nm
697 lb-ft
1,085 Nm
800 lb-ft
854 Nm
630 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.3 s
3.9 s
4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Range score
722 km
449 mi
722 km
449 mi
722 km
449 mi
722 km
449 mi
CO2 score
205 g/km
205 g/km
205 g/km
205 g/km
Trunk score
345 L
12.2 cu ft
345 L
12.2 cu ft
345 L
12.2 cu ft
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
398 hp/t
297 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
313 hp/t
233 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 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 500 V8 (Stage 2) 593 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 3) 684 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 (Stage 1) 538 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 456 hp
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,363 LC/year2,363 LC/year2,363 LC/year

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