Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) (2016–present)

The Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) was offered with 7 gasoline engine versions, from 367 to 630 hp, built 2016–present.

Mercedes-Benz SL (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years2016–present
Body styleRoadster
Doors2
Length182.3 in (4,631 mm) – 182.4 in (4,633 mm)
Width73.9 in (1,877 mm)
Height51.8 in (1,315 mm) – 51.2 in (1,300 mm)
Cargo volume12.9 cu ft (364 l) – 12.2 cu ft (345 l)
Fuel tank19.8 gal (75 l) – 17.2 gal (65 l)

All Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
AMG SL 63 V8 (585 hp) MCT2016–2018Gasoline585 hp (430 kW)664 lb-ft (900 Nm)4.1 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
AMG SL 65 V12 (630 hp) MCT2016–2018Gasoline630 hp (463 kW)738 lb-ft (1,000 Nm)4 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
SL 400 V6 (367 hp) G-TRONIC2016–2018Gasoline367 hp (270 kW)369 lb-ft (500 Nm)4.9 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
SL 500 V8 (456 hp) G-TRONIC2016–2018Gasoline456 hp (335 kW)516 lb-ft (700 Nm)4.3 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
AMG SL 63 V8 (571 hp) SPEEDSHIFT MCT2018–2019Gasoline571 hp (420 kW)664 lb-ft (900 Nm)4.1 s155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)Rear-wheel drive
SL 400 V6 (367 hp) 9G-TRONIC PLUS2019–presentGasoline367 hp (270 kW)369 lb-ft (500 Nm)4.9 s155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)Rear-wheel drive
SL 500 V8 (455 hp) 9G-TRONIC PLUS2019–presentGasoline455 hp (335 kW)516 lb-ft (700 Nm)4.3 s155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)Rear-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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