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Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse

2012 – 2016 Germany

Mercedes-Benz built the SL-Klasse from 2012 to 2016. All 3 variants use petrol engines, from 306 to 435 hp. 0–100 km/h takes as little as 4.6 s. All versions have an automatic gearbox. Against its predecessor (2008 – 2011), peak power fell from 517 to 435 hp, and minimum weight went down by 240 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT RWD (306 HP)
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 306 hp 5.9 s 249 7-speed automatic (7G-TRONIC PLUS)
400 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT RWD (333 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 435 hp 5.2 s 249 7-speed automatic (7G-TRONIC PLUS)
500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT RWD (435 HP)
4.7 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 435 hp 4.6 s 249 7-speed automatic (7G-TRONIC PLUS)

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3498 cm3 (213 ci)
Power
225 KW @ 6500 RPM306 HP @ 6500 RPM302 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque
273 lb-ft @ 3500-5250 RPM370 Nm @ 3500-5250 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
5.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-speed automatic (7G-TRONIC PLUS)

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
285/30 R19

Dimensions

Length
181.6 in (4613 mm)
Width
73.9 in (1877 mm)
Height
51.7 in (1313 mm)
Front/rear Track
63.3/64.4 in (1,608/1,636 mm)
Wheelbase
101.8 in (2586 mm)
Ground Clearance
3.8 in (97 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.27

Weight

Unladen Weight
3494 lbs (1585 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4553 lbs (2065 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Highway
43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Combined
34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2996 cm3 (183 ci)
Power
320 KW @ 5250-6000 RPM435 HP @ 5250-6000 RPM429 BHP @ 5250-6000 RPM
Torque
354 lb-ft @ 1600-4000 RPM480 Nm @ 1600-4000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
5.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-speed automatic (7G-TRONIC PLUS)

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
255/45 R17

Dimensions

Length
181.6 in (4613 mm)
Width
73.9 in (1877 mm)
Height
51.7 in (1313 mm)
Front/rear Track
63.3/64.4 in (1,608/1,636 mm)
Wheelbase
101.8 in (2586 mm)
Ground Clearance
3.8 in (97 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.27

Weight

Unladen Weight
3594 lbs (1630 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4652 lbs (2110 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
Highway
37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined
30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
4663 cm3 (285 ci)
Power
320 KW @ 5250 RPM435 HP @ 5250 RPM429 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque
516 lb-ft @ 1800-3500 RPM700 Nm @ 1800-3500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
4.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-speed automatic (7G-TRONIC PLUS)

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
285/30 R19

Dimensions

Length
181.6 in (4613 mm)
Width
73.9 in (1877 mm)
Height
51.7 in (1313 mm)
Front/rear Track
63.3/64.4 in (1,608/1,636 mm)
Wheelbase
101.8 in (2586 mm)
Ground Clearance
3.8 in (97 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.27

Weight

Unladen Weight
3715 lbs (1685 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4773 lbs (2165 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
Highway
34 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined
26 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
297 g/km
Length4,613 mm
Width1,877 mm
Height1,313 mm
Wheelbase2,586 mm
Curb weight1,585 – 1,685 kg
Torque370 – 700 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.