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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 8 configurations by engine size, power, seating, and transmission. The gallery includes 24 photos for visual reference.

Years 2016

Body type cabriolet

Trims 8

Photos 24

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 367-630 hp and 2999-5980 cc engine displacement. For exact values, open a trim section because specifications can differ between configurations.

Power: 367-630 hp
Engine displacement: 2999-5980 cc
Transmissions: 9, 7
Seating: 2 seats

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

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Configurations

Trims and key specifications

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

Power 367-630 hp

Engine displacement 2999-5980 cc

Seating 2 seats

Transmissions 9, 7

Trim / modification	Engine	Power	Seats	Transmission
400 AT	2999 cc	367 hp	2	9
500 AT	4663 cc	455 hp	2	9
63 AMG AT	5461 cc	585 hp	2	7
65 AMG AT	5980 cc	630 hp	2	7
400	2999 cc	367 hp	2	9
500	4663 cc	455 hp	2	9
SL63 AMG	5461 cc	585 hp	2	7
SL65 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

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

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Interior of Mercedes SL-Class (R231) 2016

Detailed specs

Specifications by trim

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

400 AT 500 AT 63 AMG AT 65 AMG AT 400 500 SL63 AMG SL65 AMG

400 AT 80 specifications

Specifications

Engine

Type of engine	ICE
Type of fuel	Gasoline
Displacement, cc	2999
Cylinders location	In-line
Number of cylinders	6
Valves	24
Power, hp	367
Torque, Nm	500
RPM at max torque	2000-4200
Engine	3.0i
Compression	10.5
RPM at max power	5500-6000
Engine code	M256 E30 DEH LA G R

Dimensions

Seats	2
Length mm	4631
Width	2099
Height mm	1315
Wheelbase mm	2585
Front track, mm	1600
Rear track, mm	1604
Kerb weight, kg	1735
Trunk capacity, L	345
Fuel tank, l	65
Turning circle, m	11
Gross weight, kg	2115
Width (without mirrors) mm	1877

Brake system

The front brakes	Ventilated disc
Rear brakes	Ventilated disc

Performance and fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (urban cycle), l. 100 km	10.5
Fuel consumption (urban), l. 100 km	6
Fuel consumption (combined), l. 100 km	7.7
Acceleration (0-100 km/h), s	4.9
The maximum speed, km / h.	250

Transmission and drive

Automatic transmission	+
Number of gears	9
Drive	Rear
Transmission	9G-Tronic
Gearbox	Machine
Transmission manufacturer	Daimler AG
Transmission country of origin	Germany

Equipment

Comfort

Tyre pressure monitoring	+
Multi-function steering wheel	+
Electric parking brake	+

Interior

Sports steering wheel	+
color TFT-monitor	+

Wheels

Disc diameter	18
Rim type	Alloy
Tires	255/40R18

Cabin climate and noise insulation

2-zone automatic climate control	+
Heated front seats	+

Glass, mirrors and sunroof

Front power windows	+
The rain sensor	+
Heated rear window	+
Rear electric windows	+

Multimedia and instruments

Steering wheel controls	+
Radio	+
Navigation system	+
Audio	COMAND RADIO;
Bluetooth hands free	+
CD player	+
DVD-player	+
USB	+
Number of speakers	8
Connector for SD- Card	+

Headlights and lighting

LED headlights	+

Seats

Power front seats	+
Active front headrests	+
Armrest front	+

Trunk

trunk control	+

Fuel economy

Start-Stop System	+

Security

Electronic systems

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)	+
Vehicle Stability Control (ESP, DSC, ESC, VSC)	+
The recognition of driver fatigue	+

Anti-theft systems

Alarm	+
Locking	+

Airbags

Driver's airbag	+
Passenger Airbag	+
Side airbags	+
Curtain airbags	+
Deactivating the front passenger airbags	+

500 AT 79 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	455
Torque, Nm	700
RPM at max torque	1800-3500
Engine	4.7i
Compression	10.5
RPM at max power	5250-5500
Engine code	M278 DE46 AL

Dimensions

Seats	2
Length mm	4631
Width	2099
Height mm	1315
Wheelbase mm	2585
Front track, mm	1600
Rear track, mm	1604
Kerb weight, kg	1795
Trunk capacity, L	345
Fuel tank, l	65
Turning circle, m	11
Gross weight, kg	2175
Width (without mirrors) mm	1877

Brake system

The front brakes	Ventilated disc
Rear brakes	Ventilated disc

Performance and fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (urban cycle), l. 100 km	12.4
Fuel consumption (urban), l. 100 km	7
Fuel consumption (combined), l. 100 km	9
Acceleration (0-100 km/h), s	4.3
The maximum speed, km / h.	250

Transmission and drive

Automatic transmission	+
Number of gears	9
Drive	Rear
Transmission	9G-Tronic
Gearbox	Machine
Transmission manufacturer	Daimler AG
Transmission country of origin	Germany

Equipment

Comfort

Tyre pressure monitoring	+
Multi-function steering wheel	+
Electric parking brake	+

Interior

Sports steering wheel	+
color TFT-monitor	+

Wheels

Disc diameter	18
Rim type	Alloy
Tires	Front 255 / 40R18; rear 285 / 35R18

Cabin climate and noise insulation

2-zone automatic climate control	+
Heated front seats	+

Glass, mirrors and sunroof

Front power windows	+
The rain sensor	+
Heated rear window	+
Rear electric windows	+

Multimedia and instruments

Steering wheel controls	+
Radio	+
Navigation system	+
Audio	COMAND RADIO;
Bluetooth hands free	+
CD player	+
DVD-player	+
USB	+
Number of speakers	8
Connector for SD- Card	+

Headlights and lighting

LED headlights	+

Seats

Power front seats	+
Active front headrests	+
Armrest front	+

Trunk

trunk control	+

Fuel economy

Start-Stop System	+

Security

Electronic systems

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)	+
Vehicle Stability Control (ESP, DSC, ESC, VSC)	+
The recognition of driver fatigue	+

Anti-theft systems

Alarm	+
Locking	+

Airbags

Driver's airbag	+
Passenger Airbag	+
Side airbags	+
Curtain airbags	+

63 AMG AT 82 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	585
Torque, Nm	900
RPM at max torque	2250-3750
Engine	5.5i
Compression	10
RPM at max power	5500
Engine code	M157 DE55 AL

Dimensions

Seats	2
Length mm	4631
Width	2099
Height mm	1315
Wheelbase mm	2585
Front track, mm	1600
Rear track, mm	1604
Kerb weight, kg	1845
Trunk capacity, L	364
Fuel tank, l	75
Turning circle, m	11
Gross weight, kg	2180
Width (without mirrors) mm	1877

Brake system

The front brakes	Ventilated disc
Rear brakes	Ventilated disc

Performance and fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (urban cycle), l. 100 km	14.2
Fuel consumption (urban), l. 100 km	7.7
Fuel consumption (combined), l. 100 km	10.1
Acceleration (0-100 km/h), s	4.1
The maximum speed, km / h.	250

Transmission and drive

Automatic transmission	+
Number of gears	7
Drive	Rear
Transmission	7G-AMG Speedshift MC
Gearbox	1 clutch robot
Transmission manufacturer	Daimler AG
Transmission country of origin	Germany

Equipment

Comfort

Tyre pressure monitoring	+
Multi-function steering wheel	+
Electric parking brake	+

Interior

Sports steering wheel	+
Decoration Leather interior elements (leather steering wheel, gearshift lever, etc.)	+
color TFT-monitor	+

Wheels

Disc diameter	19
Rim type	Alloy
Tires	Front 255 / 35R19; Rear 285 / 30R19

Cabin climate and noise insulation

2-zone automatic climate control	+
Heated front seats	+

Glass, mirrors and sunroof

Front power windows	+
The rain sensor	+
Heated rear window	+
Rear electric windows	+

Multimedia and instruments

Steering wheel controls	+
Radio	+
Navigation system	+
Audio	COMAND RADIO;
Bluetooth hands free	+
CD player	+
DVD-player	+
USB	+
Number of speakers	8
Connector for SD- Card	+

Headlights and lighting

LED headlights	+

Seats

Power front seats	+
Active front headrests	+
Armrest front	+

Trunk

trunk control	+

Exterior

Rear spoiler	+

Fuel economy

Start-Stop System	+

Security

Electronic systems

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)	+
Vehicle Stability Control (ESP, DSC, ESC, VSC)	+
The recognition of driver fatigue	+

Anti-theft systems

Alarm	+
Locking	+

Airbags

Driver's airbag	+
Passenger Airbag	+
Side airbags	+
Curtain airbags	+
Deactivating the front passenger airbags	+

65 AMG AT 79 specifications

Specifications

Engine

Type of engine	ICE
Type of fuel	Gasoline
Displacement, cc	5980
Cylinders location	V-shaped
Number of cylinders	12
Valves	36
Power, hp	630
Torque, Nm	1000
RPM at max torque	2300-4300
Engine	6.0i
Compression	9.0
RPM at max power	4800-5400
Engine code	M279 E60 AL

Dimensions

Seats	2
Length mm	4631
Width	2099
Height mm	1315
Wheelbase mm	2585
Front track, mm	1600
Rear track, mm	1604
Kerb weight, kg	1950
Trunk capacity, L	364
Fuel tank, l	75
Turning circle, m	11
Gross weight, kg	2210
Width (without mirrors) mm	1877

Brake system

The front brakes	Ventilated disc
Rear brakes	Ventilated disc

Performance and fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (urban cycle), l. 100 km	17.4
Fuel consumption (urban), l. 100 km	8.8
Fuel consumption (combined), l. 100 km	11.9
Acceleration (0-100 km/h), s	4
The maximum speed, km / h.	250

Transmission and drive

Automatic transmission	+
Number of gears	7
Drive	Rear
Transmission	7G-AMG Speedshift Pl
Gearbox	Machine
Transmission manufacturer	Daimler AG
Transmission country of origin	Germany

Equipment

Comfort

Tyre pressure monitoring	+
Multi-function steering wheel	+
Electric parking brake	+

Interior

Sports steering wheel	+
color TFT-monitor	+

Wheels

Rim type	Alloy
Tires	Front 255 / 35R19; Rear 285 / 30R20

Cabin climate and noise insulation

2-zone automatic climate control	+
Heated front seats	+

Glass, mirrors and sunroof

Front power windows	+
The rain sensor	+
Heated rear window	+
Rear electric windows	+

Multimedia and instruments

Steering wheel controls	+
Radio	+
Navigation system	+
Audio	COMAND RADIO;
Bluetooth hands free	+
CD player	+
DVD-player	+
USB	+
Number of speakers	8
Connector for SD- Card	+

Headlights and lighting

LED headlights	+

Seats

Power front seats	+
Active front headrests	+
Armrest front	+

Trunk

trunk control	+

Fuel economy

Start-Stop System	+

Security

Electronic systems

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)	+
Vehicle Stability Control (ESP, DSC, ESC, VSC)	+
The recognition of driver fatigue	+

Anti-theft systems

Alarm	+
Locking	+

Airbags

Driver's airbag	+
Passenger Airbag	+
Side airbags	+
Curtain airbags	+
Deactivating the front passenger airbags	+

400 38 specifications

Specifications

Engine

Type of engine	ICE
Type of fuel	Gasoline
Displacement, cc	2999
Cylinders location	In-line
Number of cylinders	6
Valves	24
Power, hp	367
Torque, Nm	500
RPM at max torque	2000-4200
Engine	3.0i
Compression	10.5
RPM at max power	5500-6000
Engine code	M256 E30 DEH LA G R

Dimensions

Seats	2
Length mm	4631
Width	2099
Height mm	1315
Wheelbase mm	2585
Front track, mm	1600
Rear track, mm	1604
Kerb weight, kg	1735
Trunk capacity, L	345
Fuel tank, l	65
Turning circle, m	11
Gross weight, kg	2115
Width (without mirrors) mm	1877

Performance and fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (urban cycle), l. 100 km	10.5
Fuel consumption (urban), l. 100 km	6
Fuel consumption (combined), l. 100 km	7.7
Acceleration (0-100 km/h), s	4.9
The maximum speed, km / h.	250

Transmission and drive

Automatic transmission	+
Number of gears	9
Drive	Rear
Transmission	9G-Tronic
Gearbox	Machine
Transmission manufacturer	Daimler AG
Transmission country of origin	Germany

500 38 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	455
Torque, Nm	700
RPM at max torque	1800-3500
Engine	4.7i
Compression	10.5
RPM at max power	5250-5500
Engine code	M278 DE46 AL

Dimensions

Seats	2
Length mm	4631
Width	2099
Height mm	1315
Wheelbase mm	2585
Front track, mm	1600
Rear track, mm	1604
Kerb weight, kg	1735
Trunk capacity, L	345
Fuel tank, l	65
Turning circle, m	11
Gross weight, kg	2115
Width (without mirrors) mm	1877

Performance and fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (urban cycle), l. 100 km	12.4
Fuel consumption (urban), l. 100 km	7
Fuel consumption (combined), l. 100 km	9
Acceleration (0-100 km/h), s	4.3
The maximum speed, km / h.	250

Transmission and drive

Automatic transmission	+
Number of gears	9
Drive	Rear
Transmission	9G-Tronic
Gearbox	Machine
Transmission manufacturer	Daimler AG
Transmission country of origin	Germany

SL63 AMG 38 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	585
Torque, Nm	900
RPM at max torque	2250-3750
Engine	5.5i
Compression	10
RPM at max power	5500
Engine code	M157 DE55 AL

Dimensions

Seats	2
Length mm	4631
Width	2099
Height mm	1315
Wheelbase mm	2585
Front track, mm	1600
Rear track, mm	1604
Kerb weight, kg	1735
Trunk capacity, L	345
Fuel tank, l	65
Turning circle, m	11
Gross weight, kg	2115
Width (without mirrors) mm	1877

Performance and fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (urban cycle), l. 100 km	14.2
Fuel consumption (urban), l. 100 km	7.7
Fuel consumption (combined), l. 100 km	10.1
Acceleration (0-100 km/h), s	4.1
The maximum speed, km / h.	250

Transmission and drive

Automatic transmission	+
Number of gears	7
Drive	Rear
Transmission	7G-AMG Speedshift MCT
Gearbox	1 clutch robot
Transmission manufacturer	Daimler AG
Transmission country of origin	Germany

SL65 AMG 38 specifications

Specifications

Engine

Type of engine	ICE
Type of fuel	Gasoline
Displacement, cc	5980
Cylinders location	V-shaped
Number of cylinders	12
Valves	36
Power, hp	630
Torque, Nm	1000
RPM at max torque	2300-4300
Engine	6.0i
Compression	9.0
RPM at max power	4800-5400
Engine code	M279 E60 AL

Dimensions

Seats	2
Length mm	4631
Width	2099
Height mm	1315
Wheelbase mm	2585
Front track, mm	1600
Rear track, mm	1604
Kerb weight, kg	1735
Trunk capacity, L	345
Fuel tank, l	65
Turning circle, m	11
Gross weight, kg	2115
Width (without mirrors) mm	1877

Performance and fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (urban cycle), l. 100 km	17.4
Fuel consumption (urban), l. 100 km	8.8
Fuel consumption (combined), l. 100 km	11.9
Acceleration (0-100 km/h), s	4
The maximum speed, km / h.	250

Transmission and drive

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

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 8 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 367-630 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 2999-5980 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: 9, 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 24 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.