Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R231) 500 V8 9AT RWD (455 HP)
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R231) · 2016 - present · Petrol
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R231) 500 V8 9AT RWD (455 HP) produces 456 hp and 700 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and reaches 249 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 9.0 l/100 km, equal to 205 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 456 hp
- Torque
- 700 Nm
- 0–100
- 4.3 s
- Top speed
- 249 km/h
Engine
| Power | 456 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 335 kW |
| Torque | 700 Nm |
| Displacement | 4,663 cc |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Fuel system | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
Performance
| Top speed | 249 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 4.3 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 9.0 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 12.4 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 7.0 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 205 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 9-Speed Automatic (9G-Tronic) |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,630 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,877 mm |
| Height | 1,316 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,586 mm |
| Ground clearance | 107 mm |
| Cargo volume | 345 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,795 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,175 kg |
| Tyre size | 255/40 R 18 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R231) 500 V8 9AT RWD (455 HP) compared with 7,149 trims of other cars from the 2013–2019 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 456 hp | 221 hp |
better than 94%
|
| Torque | 700 Nm | 355 Nm |
better than 95%
|
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 216 km/h |
better than 78%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 4.3 s | 8.6 s |
better than 93%
|
| Combined consumption | 9.0 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km |
better than 16%
|
| CO2 emissions | 205 g/km | 145 g/km |
better than 10%
|
| Cargo volume | 345 l | 495 l |
better than 22%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,795 kg | 1,607 kg |
better than 24%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R231)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 V6 9AT RWD (367 HP) | Petrol | 367 hp | 500 Nm | 4.9 s | 249 km/h | 7.7 l/100 km | 175 g/km |