Mercedes-Benz SL SL (R232)

Mercedes-Benz - SL (R232)

Details-
BrandMercedes-Benz
ModelSL
GenerationSL (R232)
ModificationAMG SL 43 (421 Hp) EQ Boost AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G
Start Of ProductionMay, 2024 year

Performance

The SL model has impressive acceleration, reaching 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and 0-62 mph in the same time. Its top speed is 278 km/h (172.74 mph).

Specs-
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph4.7 sec
Max Speed278 km/h 172.74 mph

Body & Dimensions

The SL Roadster is a compact luxury convertible with a sleek design and a spacious interior. It features a long wheelbase, generous track width, and a comfortable turning circle. The car is equipped with front and rear overhangs that provide a balanced appearance.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeRoadster
Seats4
Doors2
Length4700 mm 185.04 in.
Width1915 mm 75.39 in.
Width Including Mirrors2100 mm 82.68 in.
Height1359 mm 53.5 in.
Wheelbase2700 mm 106.3 in.
Front Track1665 mm 65.55 in.
Rear Track1629 mm 64.13 in.
Front Overhang967 mm 38.07 in.
Rear Overhang1033 mm 40.67 in.
Min Turning Circle13.05 m 42.81 ft.

Fuel Consumption

The SL is a petrol (gasoline) car with Euro 6e emission standards. It has varying fuel consumption at low, medium, high, and very high speeds, with a combined fuel consumption of 9-9.5 L/100 km and CO2 emissions of 205-217 g/km. The car's fuel consumption and emissions are provided in WLTP testing conditions.

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Emission StandardEuro 6e
Fuel Consumption At Low Speed Wltp14.3 l/100 km 16.45 US mpg 19.75 UK mpg 6.99 km/l
Fuel Consumption At Medium Speed Wltp9.2 l/100 km 25.57 US mpg 30.7 UK mpg 10.87 km/l
Fuel Consumption At High Speed Wltp7.7 l/100 km 30.55 US mpg 36.69 UK mpg 12.99 km/l
Fuel Consumption At Very High Speed Wltp8.1 l/100 km 29.04 US mpg 34.87 UK mpg 12.35 km/l
Combined Fuel Consumption Wltp9-9.5 l/100 km 26.13 - 24.76 US mpg 31.39 - 29.73 UK mpg 11.11 - 10.53 km/l
Co2 Emissions Wltp205-217 g/km

Engine & Transmission

The SL model is a mild hybrid electric vehicle with a 1.991 cm3, 4-cylinder engine that produces 421 hp at 6750 rpm. It has a power-to-weight ratio of 211.5 hp/l. The engine is equipped with a twin-scroll turbocharger, intercooler, and direct injection and multi-port manifold fuel injection. It has a 9-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. The engine is part of the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT transmission system and has a start-and-stop system and a particulate filter.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureMHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle, power-assist hybrid, battery-assisted hybrid vehicles, BAHV)
Power421 Hp @ 6750 rpm.
Power Per Litre211.5 Hp/l
Torque500 Nm @ 5000 rpm. 368.78 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine Model CodeM 139
Engine Displacement1991 cm3 121.5 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore83 mm 3.27 in.
Piston Stroke92 mm 3.62 in.
Compression Ratio10:1
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder4
Fuel Injection SystemDirect injection and Multi-port manifold injection
Engine AspirationTwin-scroll turbo, Intercooler
ValvetrainDOHC
Engine Oil Capacity6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification0W-20 / MB 229.71
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric motor drive the rear wheels of the car with the ability to work only in mixed mode.
Drive WheelRear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox9 gears, automatic transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT
Front SuspensionDouble wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear SuspensionDouble wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Engine SystemsStart & Stop System Particulate filter

Brakes

The SL model features ventilated discs for both front and rear brakes, equipped with electric steering and a steering rack and pinion system. It comes with front wheel tires of size 255/45 R19 and 265/40 R20, while the rear wheel tires are 285/40 R19 and 295/35 R20. The car is equipped with ABS for anti-lock braking system and has wheel rims of size 9.5J x 19; 9.5J x 20 for front and 11J x 19; 11J x 20 for rear.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesVentilated discs
Rear BrakesVentilated discs
Assisting SystemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering TypeSteering rack and pinion
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Tires SizeFront wheel tires: 255/45 R19; 265/40 R20 Rear wheel tires: 285/40 R19; 295/35 R20
Wheel Rims SizeFront wheel rims: 9.5J x 19; 9.5J x 20 Rear wheel rims: 11J x 19; 11J x 20

Battery - Electric / Hybrid

The SL model is a car with a 48V Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery, producing 14 HP from a front, longitudinal electric motor.

Specs-
Rating
Battery TechnologyLithium-ion (Li-Ion)
Electric Motor Power14 Hp
Electric Motor LocationFront, Longitudinal
Battery Voltage48 V

Weight & Capacity

The SL model has a weight-to-power ratio of 4.1 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 3.5 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 1735 kg and a max weight of 2185 kg. The max load is 450 kg. It has a fuel tank capacity of 70 liters and a trunk boot space minimum of 213 liters.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio4.1 kg/Hp, 242.7 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio3.5 kg/Nm, 288.2 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1735 kg 3825.02 lbs.
Max Weight2185 kg 4817.1 lbs.
Max Load450 kg 992.08 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum213 l 7.52 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Mercedes-Benz - SL (R232)

The length of the SL Roadster is 4700 mm (185.04 in.)

The SL Roadster is 2100 mm (82.68 in.) wide with mirrors

The minimum turning circle of the SL Roadster is 13.05 m (42.81 ft.)

The SL model accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and from 0-62 mph in the same time.

The top speed of the SL model is 278 km/h (172.74 mph).

The rating for the SL model's specs is 5 out of 5.

The SL uses petrol (gasoline).

The SL meets Euro 6e emission standards.

The SL's fuel consumption rates at different speeds are as follows: Low speed - 14.3 L/100 km (16.45 US mpg, 19.75 UK mpg, 6.99 km/l), Medium speed - 9.2 L/100 km (25.57 US mpg, 30.7 UK mpg, 10.87 km/l), High speed - 7.7 L/100 km (30.55 US mpg, 36.69 UK mpg, 12.99 km/l), and Very high speed - 8.1 L/100 km (29.04 US mpg, 34.87 UK mpg, 12.35 km/l).

The engine displacement is 1.991 cm3 or 121.5 cu. in.

The SL model has 4 cylinders.

The SL model has a direct injection and multi-port manifold fuel injection system.

The SL model features ventilated discs for both front and rear brakes.

The SL model comes with a steering rack and pinion system.

The SL model comes with front wheel tires of size 255/45 R19 and 265/40 R20, while the rear wheel tires are 285/40 R19 and 295/35 R20.

The battery voltage of the SL model is 48V.

The SL model uses a Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery.

The electric motor in the SL model produces 14 HP.

The weight-to-power ratio is 4.1 kg/Hp.

The weight-to-torque ratio is 3.5 kg/Nm.

The kerb weight is 1735 kg.