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Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Coupe Cabrio
Production years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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The SL offered the unique choice of a luxurious personal roadster with a retractable hardtop in the Mercedes-Benz lineup, and the 2016 model was no exception.

Mercedes-Benz brought the facelifted version of the SL just in time to spend the 2016 summer under the blue sky with a new model year. Its retractable hard-top was one of the features that made it a best-seller in the GT class.

Its redesigned front fascia sported a 3D design on the grille and kept the horizontal slat that supported the three-star badge. With its new LED headlights and intelligent lighting system, the 2016 SL offered more confidence during night driving situations. The aerodynamically profiled front bumper featured two side-scoops to cool the disc brakes and a centered, trapezoidal-shaped grille at the bottom. On the hood, the designers made two power-domes evoking the car's sporty character. In the back, Mercedes-Benz added further modifications to the completely red taillights, unlike the 2012 model that featured a clear upper section. Finally, the triangular, flat exhausts replaced the rectangular ones and flanked the new splitter installed under the bumper.

The dashboard featured a binocular-style design for the instrument cluster, with the tachometer and speedometer combining the classic analog look with modern technologies. There was a new sporty design for the dials and needles. A TFT multi-function display found its place in the middle, between the circular instruments.

Under the hood, the 2016 SL offered a choice of two engines: the upgraded 3.0-liter V-6 for the base version and a 4.7-liter V-8. Both turbocharged engines provided more power to the new 9G-Tronic (dual-clutch) gearbox. Mercedes-Benz enhanced the Active Body Control system for higher cornering speeds and more comfortable rides as well.

press release
MERCEDES BENZ SL-Class (R231) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
  2 gasoline engines
  • 400 9AT (367 HP)
  • 500 9AT (455 HP)

MERCEDES BENZ SL-Class (R231)
400 9AT (367 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 400 9AT (367 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2996 cm3
Power:270 KW @ 5500-6000 RPM
367.1 HP @ 5500-6000 RPM
362 BHP @ 5500-6000 RPM
Torque:369 lb-ft @ 2000-4200 RPM
500 Nm @ 2000-4200 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):4.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:255/40 R 18
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width:73.9 in (1877 mm)
Height:51.8 in (1316 mm)
Front/rear Track:63/63.1 in (1,600/1,603 mm)
Wheelbase:101.8 in (2586 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.2 in (107 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.2 cuFT (345 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3825 lbs (1735 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4663 lbs (2115 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)
Highway:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined:30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:175 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ SL-Class (R231)
500 9AT (455 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 500 9AT (455 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:4663 cm3
Power:335 KW @ 5250 RPM
455.5 HP @ 5250 RPM
449 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque:516 lb-ft @ 1800-3500 RPM
700 Nm @ 1800-3500 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):4.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:255/40 R 18
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width:73.9 in (1877 mm)
Height:51.8 in (1316 mm)
Front/rear Track:63/63.1 in (1,600/1,603 mm)
Wheelbase:101.8 in (2586 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.2 in (107 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.2 cuFT (345 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3957 lbs (1795 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4795 lbs (2175 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
Highway:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined:26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:205 g/km
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