Full specifications
Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Specifications
Complete technical specifications for the Mercedes-Benz SL 500 — 455 hp, petrol, convertible, 2016. Performance highlights: 0–100 km/h in 4.3 s, top speed 250 km/h (155 mph), consumption 9.0 l/100km (31.4 mpg UK · 26.1 mpg US).
General · 5 fields
| Seats | 2 |
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| Doors | 2 |
| Body type | Roadster |
| Vehicle class | Passenger Car |
| Market segment | G (Sportief) |
Fuel & Engine · 21 fields
| Engine capacity | 4.7 L (4,663 cc) |
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| Cylinders | 8 |
| Coolant capacity | 12 L (3.2 gal US) |
| Emission standard | Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC |
| Engine aspiration | Bi-Turbo, Intercooler |
| Engine code | M 278.927 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine oil capacity | 8 L (2.1 gal US) |
| Maximum engine speed | 6,500 rpm |
| Bore | 93 mm |
| Catalytic converter | Closed-loop |
| Compression ratio | 11 :1 |
| Fuel system | Direct Injection |
| Fuel tank capacity | 65 L (17.2 gal US) |
| RPM at 100 km/h | 1,250 rpm |
| RPM at 130 km/h | 1,650 rpm |
| Stroke | 86 mm |
| Turbocharged | Yes |
| Valve actuation | DOHC |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Performance · 7 fields
| Power (hp) | 455 hp |
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| Torque | 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) |
| Top speed | 250 km/h (155 mph) |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.3 s |
| Power per litre | 98 hp/l |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 4 kg/hp |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3 kg/Nm |
Consumption (NEDC) · 2 fields
| Urban consumption | 12.4 l/100km (22.8 mpg UK · 19.0 mpg US) |
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| Extra-urban consumption | 7.0 l/100km (40.4 mpg UK · 33.6 mpg US) |
Emissions · 1 fields
| CO2 emissions | 205 g/km |
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Consumption (WLTP) · 1 fields
| WLTP medium | 10.3 l/100km (27.4 mpg UK · 22.8 mpg US) |
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Chassis · 12 fields
| Front spring type | Coil Springs |
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| Rear spring type | Coil Springs |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Front anti-roll bar | Yes |
| Rear anti-roll bar | Yes |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Front suspension | Multilink |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear suspension | Multilink |
| Turning circle | 11.0 m (36.1 ft) |
| Front tyre size | 255/40R18 |
| Rear tyre size | 285/35R18 |
Transmission · 1 fields
| Transmission | 9 gears, automatic transmission |
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Weights · 4 fields
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,175 kg (4,795 lb) |
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| Kerb weight | 1,695 kg (3,737 lb) |
| Payload | 480 kg (1,058 lb) |
| Roof load | 75 kg (165 lb) |
Luggage / Load · 2 fields
| Boot capacity (max) | 485 L (128.1 gal US) |
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| Boot capacity | 345 L (12.2 cu ft) |
Exterior Sizes · 9 fields
| Length | 4,631 mm (182.3 in) |
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| Width | 1,877 mm (73.9 in) |
| Front overhang | 992 mm |
| Height | 1,315 mm (51.8 in) |
| Rear overhang | 1,054 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,585 mm (101.8 in) |
| Width incl. mirrors | 2,099 mm |
| Front track | 1,600 mm |
| Rear track | 1,604 mm |
Interior Sizes · 1 fields
| Step-in height | 450 mm (17.7 in) |
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Safety · 30 fields
| Crash test rating | Not Tested |
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| ABS | Standard |
| EBD | Standard |
| Brake assist | Standard |
| ESP | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Limited slip differential | Not Available |
| Electronic damping | Standard |
| Automatic level control | Not Available |
| Hill start assist | Standard |
| Forward collision warning | Not Available |
| Autonomous emergency braking | Standard |
| Pedestrian AEB | Optional Package |
| Lane keeping assist | Optional Package |
| Steering assist | Not Available |
| Blind spot detection | Optional Package |
| Fatigue detection | Standard |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | Standard |
| Night vision | Not Available |
| Pre-crash system | Standard |
| High beam assist | Standard |
| Traffic sign recognition | Standard |
| Cross traffic warning | Not Available |
| Driver airbag | Standard |
| Passenger airbag | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard (Front) |
| Curtain airbags | Standard (Front) |
| Driver knee airbag | Not Available |
| ISOFIX | Not Available |
| Emergency call (eCall) | Not Available |
Comfort · 15 fields
| Central locking | Standard |
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| Keyless entry/start | Standard |
| Smartphone key | Not Available |
| Start button | Not Available |
| Power steering | Standard |
| Steering wheel controls | Standard |
| Electric windows | Standard (Front) |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard (Automatic) |
| Dual zone climate | Standard |
| Parking sensors | Optional Package (Rear) |
| Reverse camera | Optional |
| Park assist | Optional Package |
| Electric parking brake | Standard |
| Start/stop system | Standard |
Interior · 32 fields
| Seat height adjustment | Standard (Driver & Passenger) |
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| Lumbar support | Standard (Driver & Passenger) |
| Electric seat adjustment | Standard |
| Heated seats | Standard (Front) |
| Ventilated seats | Optional |
| Sport seats | Not Available |
| Leather steering wheel | Standard |
| Adjustable steering | Standard |
| Heated steering wheel | Not Available |
| Leather upholstery | Standard |
| Rear headrests | Not Available |
| Folding rear seats | Not Available |
| Sliding rear seats | Not Available |
| Armrest | Standard |
| Pre-heating | Not Available |
| Auto-dimming mirror | Standard |
| Rev counter | Standard |
| Trip computer | Standard |
| Digital instruments | Not Available |
| Head-up display | Not Available |
| Audio system | Standard |
| Digital radio (DAB+) | Optional |
| Audio steering controls | Standard |
| Audio input | Standard |
| Navigation | Standard |
| Bluetooth | Standard |
| Wireless charging | Not Available |
| Apple CarPlay | Not Available |
| Android Auto | Not Available |
| OTA updates | Not Available |
| Outside temperature | Standard |
| Reading lights | Standard |
Exterior · 21 fields
| Rain sensor | Standard (Rain Sensor) |
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| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available |
| Panoramic roof | Not Available |
| Roof rails | Not Available |
| Metallic paint | Standard |
| Body-coloured bumpers | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| Privacy glass | Not Available |
| Electric boot | Standard |
| Electric mirrors | Standard (Heated) |
| Folding mirrors | Optional |
| Auto-dimming ext. mirrors | Standard |
| Indicators in mirrors | Standard |
| Front fog lights | Standard |
| Automatic headlights | Standard |
| Xenon headlights | Not Available |
| LED headlights | Standard |
| LED tail lights | Standard |
| Headlight washers | Standard |
| Alarm | Standard |
Service & Warranty · 3 fields
| Service interval | 25.000 km / 1 jaar |
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| General warranty | 2 jaar, onbeperkt |
| Body warranty | 2 jaar |
Costs · 1 fields
| Road tax quarterly (NL) | €321 |
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Pricing · 1 fields
| List price at launch | €171,609 |
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