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Mercedes SL-Class SL500 4.7 AT SL500 Equipment — Sixth Generation

The Mercedes SL-Class SL500 4.7 AT SL500 identifies the version covered here. The notes below deal with ordinary questions of comfort, preparation before setting off, and phone and audio use.

6 generation · Roadster

2012–2017

SL500 4.7 AT

Gasoline · Automatic · RWD

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Performance & powertrain

Top speed
?

The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry

250 km/h
Engine type
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Type of boost
?

A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry

Turbo
Type of drive
?

Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry

RWD
Bore and stroke
?

The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry

92.9 × 86 mm
Engine capacity
?

The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry

4663 cm³
Engine location
Front, longitudinal
Number of gears
?

How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry

7
Maximum power
?

A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry

435 hp
Maximum power, kw
?

A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry

320 kW
Compression ratio
?

The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry

10.5
Maximum power rpm
5250 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
700 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
1800 – 3500 rpm
Acceleration to 100
?

The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry

4.6 s
Engine power system
Direct injection (direct)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
?

The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry

4
Cylinder arrangement
V-shaped
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Maximum power ICE
Not provided

Energy & emissions

ECO class
Euro 5
Battery power
Not provided
Fuel grade
95
Mild Hybrid
?

A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry

Not provided
Battery type
Not provided
CO2 emissions
?

The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry

272 g/km
Full charge home
Not provided
Power consumption
Not provided
Fuel tank capacity
65 l
Full public charging time
Not provided
Driving range, maximum
?

The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry

Not provided
Driving range, minimum
?

The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry

Not provided
Fuel consumption city
12.9 l
Average consumption
9.2 l
Fuel consumption highway
7.1 l

Dimensions & body

Doors number
2
Number of seats
2
Width
2099 mm
Height
1315 mm
Length
4617 mm
Body type
Roadster
Wheelbase
?

The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry

2585 mm
U-turn diameter
Not provided
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
Drop-top
Rear track width
?

The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry

1604 mm
Trunk volume max
504 l
Trunk volume min
364 l
Front track width
?

The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry

1600 mm
Max weight
2165 kg
Curb weight
?

The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry

1785 kg
Ground clearance, maximum
?

The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry

Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum
?

The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry

Not provided

Identity & configuration

Body code
R231
Vehicle class
S
Body designation
R231
Right-hand drive
No

Additional specifications

Stop
2017-03-31
Start
2012-03-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear suspension
Independent, spring
Front suspension
Independent, spring

Trim equipment

Dimensions & body

Number of seats
2

Additional specifications

Driver Assistance Systems
Anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic stability program (ESP), Hill start assist (HAS)
Stop
2017-03-31
View
Adaptive front-lighting system, Fog lamp, Headlight washer system, Light sensor, Rain sensor
Start
2012-03-01
Airbags
Driver's airbag, Passenger airbag, Side front airbags, Window airbags (curtains)
Comfort
On-board computer, Trunk electric drive, Power mirrors, Multifunction steering wheel
Exterior
Metallic
Interior
Kicking plates, Leather gear shift, Leather steering wheel, Panoramic roof, Front center armrest, Power window
Safety
Tire pressure sensors
Headlights
Xenon / Bi-Xenon
Sound
Audio system Hi-Fi
Diameter
R18 ″
Multimedia
AUX, USB, Bluetooth, Navigation system
Cruise control
Cruise control
Power steering
Power steering
Air conditioner
Single-zone climate control
Seat position memory
Front seats with memory function
Electric heating
Heated wipers, Washer nozzles, Side mirrors
Steering wheel adjustment
Steering wheel height adjustment, Steering wheel reach adjustment
Anti theft system
Alarm, Keyless central locking, Immobilizer
Seat trim
Genuine leather seats
Power seat adjustment
Front seat adjustment

Not provided means the source has no value. Zero remains zero. Units are shown as supplied; range test cycles are only stated when known.

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Comfort and Convenience

Seating preferences vary because body proportions and driving posture differ; someone with long legs judges support differently from a shorter driver. That is why the same cabin can suit one person and feel awkward to another.

Safety and Driver Assistance

Locating wipers, lights and demisting before a journey means you are not searching for them while traffic demands attention. A few minutes stationary is the easiest time to learn a layout.

Multimedia and Connectivity

Keeping a phone charged on a long drive is a separate need from making calls or playing music, and one may work while another does not. Where connection options exist, they are worth checking individually.