Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) AMG SL 63 V8 (585 hp) MCT

Gasoline engine with 585 hp (430 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm), built 2016–2018, roadster body, rear-wheel drive. The Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) has 1 more powerful gasoline version.

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Power585 hp (430 kW)
Torque664 lb-ft (900 Nm)
0–62 mph4.1 s
Top speed155 mph (250 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine versionAMG SL 63 V8 (585 hp) MCT
Displacement5.5 L (5,461 cm³)
Cylinders8
Cylinder layoutV-engine
Engine positionFront, Longitudinal
Fuel systemDirect injection
Compression ratio10

Performance

Power585 hp (430 kW) @ 5500 rpm
Torque664 lb-ft (900 Nm) @ 2250-3750 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)4.1 s
Top speed155 mph (250 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City17 mpg (14.2-14.0 l/100 km)
Highway23 mpg (10.1-9.8 l/100 km)
CO₂ emissions377 g/mi (234-229 g/km)
Emission standardEuro 6
Fuel tank19.8 gal (75 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleRoadster
Doors2
Curb weight3,902 lb (1,770 kg)
Gross vehicle weight4,806 lb (2,180 kg)
Cargo volume12.9 cu ft (364 l)
Drag coefficient0.32

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveRear-wheel drive
SteeringElectric power steering
Front suspensionIndependent multi-link
Rear suspensionIndependent multi-link
Tires255/35 ZR 19; 285/30 ZR 19
WheelsR19
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Mercedes-Benz SL with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

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

EngineFuelPowerCombined
AMG SL 65 V12 (630 hp) MCTGasoline630 hp (463 kW)
SL 400 V6 (367 hp) G-TRONICGasoline367 hp (270 kW)
SL 500 V8 (456 hp) G-TRONICGasoline456 hp (335 kW)
AMG SL 63 V8 (571 hp) SPEEDSHIFT MCTGasoline571 hp (420 kW)
SL 400 V6 (367 hp) 9G-TRONIC PLUSGasoline367 hp (270 kW)
SL 500 V8 (455 hp) 9G-TRONIC PLUSGasoline455 hp (335 kW)

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

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