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
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.
ENGINE SPECS - 400 9AT (367 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/40 R 18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3825 lbs (1735 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4663 lbs (2115 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 500 9AT (455 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/40 R 18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3957 lbs (1795 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4795 lbs (2175 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |