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Mercedes-Benz SL Convertible – 500 petrol

R231 · 231.473 · 335 kW / 455 hp

2012 - 2020 · Petrol · Engine code M 278.927

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Engine

Fuel
Petrol
Made
2012 - 2020
Engine code
M 278.927
Engine size
4,663 cc (4.7 litres)
Engine power
455 to 456 hp (335 kW) at 5,250 rpm
Torque (pulling power)
700 Nm at 1,800 to 3,500 rpm
Cylinders
8, in a V
Turbo
Twin turbo
Fuel injection
Direct injection
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Valves
32 (4 per cylinder)
Valve system
DOHC
Bore x stroke
92.9 x 86 mm
Compression ratio
10.5:1
Engine position
Front, lengthways (longitudinal)
Highest engine speed
6,500 rpm

Fluids and capacities

Engine oil amount
8 litres
Engine oil grade
0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30 or 5W-40
Coolant
12.3 litres
Fuel tank
65 to 75 litres

Gearbox and drive

Gearbox
9-speed automatic
Driven wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Wheels, brakes, suspension and steering

Tyre size
255/40 R18, 285/35 R18, 255/35 R19 or 285/30 R19
Wheel (rim) size
18 inch
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Steering
Rack and pinion, electric power steering
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Front suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension

Size and weight

Body style
Convertible (roadster)
Seats
2
Doors
2
Length
4,631 mm
Width
1,877 mm
Height
1,315 mm
Weight (empty)
1,720 to 1,740 kg
Boot space
345 to 364 litres
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Boot space, rear seats folded
485 litres
Wheelbase
2,585 mm
Width with mirrors
2,099 mm
Front track
1,600 mm
Rear track
1,604 mm
Turning circle
11.04 metres
Maximum weight (loaded)
2,175 kg
Load it can carry
435 to 455 kg
Roof load
75 kg
Front overhang
992 mm
Rear overhang
1,054 mm

Speed and fuel use

Fuel use, mixed driving
9 to 10.1 l/100 km (about 9.9 to 11.1 km per litre)
Fuel use in town
12.4 to 14.2 l/100 km (about 7 to 8.1 km per litre)
Fuel use on the highway
7 to 7.7 l/100 km (about 13 to 14.3 km per litre)
Top speed
250 km/h
0 to 100 km/h
4.3 seconds
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CO2 emissions
205 to 230 g/km
Emission standard
Euro 6

Fuel use is from official tests; town driving usually uses more.

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Air drag (Cd)
0.32
Engine systems
On some versions: start-stop (engine switches off at lights), particulate filter (DPF/GPF)