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2012 SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

SL

Model

SL 500

Modification

SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC

Body Type

Roadster

Start of production

2012

End of production

2015

Emission standard

Euro 5

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

65 l 17.17 US gal
14.3 UK gal

Engine displacement

4663 cm³ 284.55 cu. In.

Power

435 hp (at 5250 rpm)

Torque

700 Nm (at 1800 rpm) 516.29 lb. ft (at 1800 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

7 G-TRONIC PLUS

Kerb weight

1785 kg 3935.3 lbs

Length

4617 mm 181.77 in

Width

1877 mm 73.9 in

Doors

2

Seats

2

Wheel rims

18

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

12.8 - 12.7 l/100 km 18.38 - 18.52 US mpg
22.07 - 22.24 UK mpg

- Extra urban

7.1 - 7 l/100 km 33.13 - 33.6 US mpg
39.79 - 40.35 UK mpg

- Combined

9.2 - 9.1 l/100 km 25.57 - 25.85 US mpg
30.7 - 31.04 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Emission standard

Euro 5

Overall emissions

214 - 212 g/km

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

4.6 sec

0 - 60 mph

4.4 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 278.927

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Direct injection

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

BiTurbo

Engine displacement

4663 cm³ 284.55 cu. In.

Power

435 hp (at 5250 rpm)

Torque

700 Nm (at 1800 rpm) 516.29 lb. ft (at 1800 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

10.5

Engine oil capacity

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 UK qt

Coolant

12.3 l 13.04 US qt
10.82 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

very high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4617 mm 181.77 in

Width

1877 mm 73.9 in

Height

1315 mm 51.77 in

Wheelbase

2585 mm 101.77 in

Front track

1600 mm 62.99 in

Rear (Back) track

1604 mm 63.15 in

Turning diameter

11.04 m 36.22 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

7 G-TRONIC PLUS

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Ventilated discs

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Suspension

- Front

Independent multi-link suspension

- Rear

Independent multi-link suspension

Tire size

- Front

255/40 R18; 285/35 R18

Wheel rims

18

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1785 kg 3935.3 lbs

Max. weight

2165 kg 4773 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

241 l 8.51 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

381 l 13.45 cu ft

- Max. roof load

380 kg 837.8 lbs

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC is made in 2012 2013 2014 2015