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2012 Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL (R231)?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC?9.2-9.1 l/100 km
25.57 - 25.85 US mpg
30.7 - 31.04 UK mpg
10.87 - 10.99 km/l
How ECO is the car, Mercedes-Benz SL SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC?214-212 g/km CO2
Euro 5
How fast is the car, 2012 SL (R231) SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC?250 km/h | 155.34 mph
0-100 km/h: 4.6 sec
0-60 mph: 4.4 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2012 SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC?435 Hp, 700 Nm
516.29 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2012 SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC?4.7 l
4663 cm3
284.55 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Roadster 2012 SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?4617 mm
181.77 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?1877 mm
73.9 in.
What is the curb weight, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC?1785 kg
3935.25 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC?2165 kg
4773.01 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?241 - 381 l
8.51 - 13.45 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC?7, automatic transmission G-TRONIC PLUS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R231)
Modification (Engine) SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC
Start of production 2012 year
End of production 2015 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 12.8-12.7 l/100 km 18.38 - 18.52 US mpg
22.07 - 22.24 UK mpg
7.81 - 7.87 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.1-7.0 l/100 km 33.13 - 33.6 US mpg
39.79 - 40.35 UK mpg
14.08 - 14.29 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9.2-9.1 l/100 km 25.57 - 25.85 US mpg
30.7 - 31.04 UK mpg
10.87 - 10.99 km/l
CO2 emissions214-212 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 4.4 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h 155.34 mph
Emission standard Euro 5
Weight-to-power ratio 4.1 kg/Hp, 243.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 2.6 kg/Nm, 392.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 435 Hp @ 5250 rpm.
Power per litre 93.3 Hp/l
Torque 700 Nm @ 1800-3500 rpm. 516.29 lb.-ft. @ 1800-3500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 278.927
Engine displacement 4663 cm3 284.55 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel injection system Direct injection
Engine aspiration BiTurbo, Intercooler
Engine oil capacity 8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 12.3 l 13 US qt | 10.82 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1785 kg 3935.25 lbs.
Max. weight 2165 kg 4773.01 lbs.
Max load 380 kg 837.76 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 241 l 8.51 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 381 l 13.45 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
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.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.04 m 36.22 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 7 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC PLUS
Front suspension Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Electric Steering
Tires size 255/40 R18; 285/35 R18
Wheel rims size18