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Mercedes SL-Class (R231) specifications and photos

Mercedes SL-Class (R231) specifications are shown with trim options, key technical data, and a model photo gallery. Compare 5 configurations by engine size, power, seating, and transmission. The gallery includes 18 photos for visual reference.

Years 2012

Body type cabriolet

Trims 5

Photos 18

Overview

Mercedes SL-Class (R231) at a glance

Quick model context before comparing photos and trim-level specifications.

Use this Mercedes SL-Class (R231) page as a compact reference for photos, trim comparison, and detailed technical specifications. The current data covers 306-630 hp and 3498-5980 cc engine displacement. For exact values, open a trim section because specifications can differ between configurations.

Power: 306-630 hp
Engine displacement: 3498-5980 cc
Transmissions: 7
Seating: 2 seats

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Photos, trims and specifications for Mercedes SL-Class (R231)

This model page brings gallery images, trim comparison, and detailed technical data together for the 2012 generation.

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Configurations

Trims and key specifications

Use this table to compare the main differences between available configurations.

Power 306-630 hp

Engine displacement 3498-5980 cc

Seating 2 seats

Transmissions 7

Trim / modification	Engine	Power	Seats	Transmission
SL 350 AT BlueEFFICIENCY	3498 cc	306 hp	2	7
SL 500 AT BlueEFFICIENCY	4663 cc	435 hp	2	7
SL 500 AT BlueEFFICIENCY	4663 cc	435 hp	2	7
SL 63 AMG	5461 cc	537 hp	2	7
SL 65 AMG	5980 cc	630 hp	2	7

Specifications can vary by market, model year, and equipment package. Use the trim sections below to review the full data for each configuration.

Gallery

Mercedes SL-Class (R231) photo gallery

18 images are collected here with the main specifications and trim data for this model.

Photo Mercedes SL-Class (R231)

Detailed specs

Specifications by trim

Choose a configuration below to open full technical data grouped by category.

SL 350 AT BlueEFFICIENCY SL 500 AT BlueEFFICIENCY SL 500 AT BlueEFFICIENCY SL 63 AMG SL 65 AMG

SL 350 AT BlueEFFICIENCY 72 specifications

Specifications

Engine

Type of engine	ICE
Type of fuel	Gasoline
Displacement, cc	3498
Cylinders location	V-shaped
Number of cylinders	6
Valves	24
Power, hp	306
Torque, Nm	370
RPM at max torque	3500
Engine	3.5i
Compression	12.2
RPM at max power	6500
Engine code	M 276.952

Performance

Fuel consumption (urban cycle), l. 100 km	9.9
Fuel consumption (urban), l. 100 km	6.1
Fuel consumption (combined), l. 100 km	7.5
Acceleration (0-100 km/h), s	5.9
The maximum speed, km / h.	250
The rate of toxicity	Euro VI

Dimensions

Seats	2
Length mm	4617
Width	2099
Height mm	1315
Wheelbase mm	2585
Front track, mm	1600
Rear track, mm	1604
Kerb weight, kg	1685
Trunk capacity, L	364
Turning circle, m	11.04
Gross weight, kg	2065

Transmission

Automatic transmission	+
Number of gears	7
Drive	Rear
Transmission	7G-Tronic Plus
Gearbox	Automatic
Transmission manufacturer	Daimler AG
Transmission country of origin	Germany

Equipment

Comfort

Tyre pressure monitoring	+
Outside temperature sensor	+

Interior

On-board computer	+
Decoration Leather interior elements (leather steering wheel, gearshift lever, etc.)	+
color TFT-monitor	+
Combination trim leather / fabric	+
Inlays of metal	+

Wheels

Disc diameter	17
Rim type	Alloy
Tires	255/45R17

Cabin climate and noise insulation

Climate control	+

Glass, mirrors and sunroof

Front power windows	+
The rain sensor	+
Heated side mirrors	+
Heated rear window	+
Power mirrors	+

Multimedia and instruments

Steering wheel controls	+
Radio	+

Headlights and lighting

Xenon headlights	+
Washers	+
Front fog lights	+
Rear fog lights	+

Seats

Power front seats	+
Power lumbar support for the driver's seat	+
Armrest front	+
Memory seat adjustment	+

Trunk

Remote unlocking of the boot lid	+

Body and exterior paint

Rear-view mirrors and door handles in body color	+

Security

Electronic systems

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)	+
The emergency braking (Brake Assist)	+
Vehicle Stability Control (ESP, DSC, ESC, VSC)	+
sensor Brake pad wear	+

Anti-theft systems

Alarm	+
Locking	+
alarm	+

SL 500 AT BlueEFFICIENCY 39 specifications

Specifications

Engine

Type of engine	ICE
Type of fuel	Gasoline
Displacement, cc	4663
Cylinders location	V-shaped
Number of cylinders	8
Valves	32
Power, hp	435
Torque, Nm	700
RPM at max torque	1800
Engine	4.7i
Compression	10.5
RPM at max power	5250
Turbo	+
Engine code	M 278

Performance

Fuel consumption (urban cycle), l. 100 km	12.9
Fuel consumption (urban), l. 100 km	7.1
Fuel consumption (combined), l. 100 km	9.2
Acceleration (0-100 km/h), s	4.6
The maximum speed, km / h.	250

Dimensions

Seats	2
Length mm	4617
Width	2099
Height mm	1315
Wheelbase mm	2585
Front track, mm	1600
Rear track, mm	1604
Kerb weight, kg	1785
Trunk capacity, L	364
Turning circle, m	11.04
Gross weight, kg	2165

Transmission

Automatic transmission	+
Number of gears	7
Drive	Rear
Transmission	7G-Tronic Plus
Gearbox	Automatic
Transmission manufacturer	Daimler AG
Transmission country of origin	Germany

Equipment

Wheels

Disc diameter	17
Tires	255/45R17

SL 500 AT BlueEFFICIENCY 72 specifications

Specifications

Engine

Type of engine	ICE
Type of fuel	Gasoline
Displacement, cc	4663
Cylinders location	V-shaped
Number of cylinders	8
Valves	32
Power, hp	435
Torque, Nm	700
RPM at max torque	1800
Engine	4.7i
Compression	10.5
RPM at max power	5250
Turbo	+
Engine code	M 278

Performance

Fuel consumption (urban cycle), l. 100 km	12.9
Fuel consumption (urban), l. 100 km	7.1
Fuel consumption (combined), l. 100 km	9.2
Acceleration (0-100 km/h), s	4.6
The maximum speed, km / h.	250

Dimensions

Seats	2
Length mm	4617
Width	2099
Height mm	1315
Wheelbase mm	2585
Front track, mm	1600
Rear track, mm	1604
Kerb weight, kg	1785
Trunk capacity, L	364
Turning circle, m	11.04
Gross weight, kg	2165

Transmission

Automatic transmission	+
Number of gears	7
Drive	Rear
Transmission	7G-Tronic Plus
Gearbox	Automatic
Transmission manufacturer	Daimler AG
Transmission country of origin	Germany

Equipment

Comfort

Tyre pressure monitoring	+
Outside temperature sensor	+

Interior

On-board computer	+
Decoration Leather interior elements (leather steering wheel, gearshift lever, etc.)	+
color TFT-monitor	+
Combination trim leather / fabric	+
Inlays of metal	+

Wheels

Disc diameter	17
Rim type	Alloy
Tires	255/45R17

Cabin climate and noise insulation

Climate control	+

Glass, mirrors and sunroof

Front power windows	+
The rain sensor	+
Heated side mirrors	+
Heated rear window	+
Power mirrors	+

Multimedia and instruments

Steering wheel controls	+
Radio	+

Headlights and lighting

Xenon headlights	+
Washers	+
Front fog lights	+
Rear fog lights	+

Seats

Power front seats	+
Power lumbar support for the driver's seat	+
Armrest front	+
Memory seat adjustment	+

Trunk

Remote unlocking of the boot lid	+

Body and exterior paint

Rear-view mirrors and door handles in body color	+

Security

Electronic systems

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)	+
The emergency braking (Brake Assist)	+
Vehicle Stability Control (ESP, DSC, ESC, VSC)	+
sensor Brake pad wear	+

Anti-theft systems

Alarm	+
Locking	+
alarm	+

SL 63 AMG 73 specifications

Specifications

Engine

Type of engine	ICE
Type of fuel	Gasoline
Displacement, cc	5461
Cylinders location	V-shaped
Number of cylinders	8
Valves	32
Power, hp	537
Torque, Nm	800
RPM at max torque	2000-4500
Engine	5.5i
Compression	10.0
RPM at max power	5500
Engine code	M 157.983

Performance

Fuel consumption (urban cycle), l. 100 km	13.9
Fuel consumption (urban), l. 100 km	7.6
Fuel consumption (combined), l. 100 km	9.9
Acceleration (0-100 km/h), s	4.3
The maximum speed, km / h.	250
The rate of toxicity	Euro VI

Dimensions

Seats	2
Length mm	4617
Width	2099
Height mm	1315
Wheelbase mm	2585
Front track, mm	1600
Rear track, mm	1604
Kerb weight, kg	1785
Trunk capacity, L	364
Fuel tank, l	75
Turning circle, m	11.04
Gross weight, kg	2165

Transmission

Automatic transmission	+
Number of gears	7
Drive	Rear
Transmission	AMG Speedshift MCT
Gearbox	Robot 1 engages
Transmission manufacturer	Daimler AG
Transmission country of origin	Germany

Equipment

Comfort

Tyre pressure monitoring	+
Outside temperature sensor	+

Interior

On-board computer	+
Decoration Leather interior elements (leather steering wheel, gearshift lever, etc.)	+
color TFT-monitor	+
Combination trim leather / fabric	+
Inlays of metal	+

Wheels

Disc diameter	17
Rim type	Alloy
Tires	255/45R17

Cabin climate and noise insulation

Climate control	+

Glass, mirrors and sunroof

Front power windows	+
The rain sensor	+
Heated side mirrors	+
Heated rear window	+
Power mirrors	+

Multimedia and instruments

Steering wheel controls	+
Radio	+

Headlights and lighting

Xenon headlights	+
Washers	+
Front fog lights	+
Rear fog lights	+

Seats

Power front seats	+
Power lumbar support for the driver's seat	+
Armrest front	+
Memory seat adjustment	+

Trunk

Remote unlocking of the boot lid	+

Body and exterior paint

Rear-view mirrors and door handles in body color	+

Security

Electronic systems

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)	+
The emergency braking (Brake Assist)	+
Vehicle Stability Control (ESP, DSC, ESC, VSC)	+
sensor Brake pad wear	+

Anti-theft systems

Alarm	+
Locking	+
alarm	+

SL 65 AMG 74 specifications

Specifications

Engine

Type of engine	ICE
Type of fuel	Gasoline
Displacement, cc	5980
Cylinders location	V-shaped
Number of cylinders	12
Valves	48
Power, hp	630
Torque, Nm	1000
RPM at max torque	2300-4300
Engine	6.0i
Compression	9.0
RPM at max power	4800-5400
Turbo	+
Engine code	M 279.980

Performance

Fuel consumption (urban cycle), l. 100 km	17
Fuel consumption (urban), l. 100 km	8.4
Fuel consumption (combined), l. 100 km	11.6
Acceleration (0-100 km/h), s	4
The maximum speed, km / h.	250
The rate of toxicity	Euro VI

Dimensions

Seats	2
Length mm	4617
Width	2099
Height mm	1315
Wheelbase mm	2585
Front track, mm	1600
Rear track, mm	1604
Kerb weight, kg	1785
Trunk capacity, L	364
Fuel tank, l	75
Turning circle, m	11.04
Gross weight, kg	2165

Transmission

Automatic transmission	+
Number of gears	7
Drive	Rear
Transmission	AMG Speedshift Plus
Gearbox	Automatic
Transmission manufacturer	Daimler AG
Transmission country of origin	Germany

Equipment

Comfort

Tyre pressure monitoring	+
Outside temperature sensor	+

Interior

On-board computer	+
Decoration Leather interior elements (leather steering wheel, gearshift lever, etc.)	+
color TFT-monitor	+
Combination trim leather / fabric	+
Inlays of metal	+

Wheels

Disc diameter	17
Rim type	Alloy
Tires	255/45R17

Cabin climate and noise insulation

Climate control	+

Glass, mirrors and sunroof

Front power windows	+
The rain sensor	+
Heated side mirrors	+
Heated rear window	+
Power mirrors	+

Multimedia and instruments

Steering wheel controls	+
Radio	+

Headlights and lighting

Xenon headlights	+
Washers	+
Front fog lights	+
Rear fog lights	+

Seats

Power front seats	+
Power lumbar support for the driver's seat	+
Armrest front	+
Memory seat adjustment	+

Trunk

Remote unlocking of the boot lid	+

Body and exterior paint

Rear-view mirrors and door handles in body color	+

Security

Electronic systems

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)	+
The emergency braking (Brake Assist)	+
Vehicle Stability Control (ESP, DSC, ESC, VSC)	+
sensor Brake pad wear	+

Anti-theft systems

Alarm	+
Locking	+
alarm	+

FAQ

Mercedes SL-Class (R231) questions

Short answers based on the specifications and photos available in this catalog.

How many trims are listed for the Mercedes SL-Class (R231)?

This page lists 5 trims for the Mercedes SL-Class (R231), with key data shown in the comparison table and full specifications grouped below.

What is the power range for the Mercedes SL-Class (R231)?

The listed configurations show a power range of 306-630 hp. Exact output can vary by engine, transmission, market, and model year.

What engine displacement is shown for the Mercedes SL-Class (R231)?

The available specification data shows engine displacement from 3498-5980 cc across the trims listed on this page.

Which transmissions are listed for the Mercedes SL-Class (R231)?

The transmission options currently shown for this model are: 7. Open a trim section to see the full data for a specific configuration.

Are there photos for the Mercedes SL-Class (R231)?

Yes. The gallery includes 18 photos for the Mercedes SL-Class (R231), including exterior and interior views where available.

Why can specifications differ for the same model?

Automotive specifications can differ by market, production year, body style, trim package, and transmission. Use the trim selector and detailed specification sections to compare exact configurations.