The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 95,900
€ 111,100
€ 95,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SL 350 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the SL 500.
SL 350
SL 500
51.8
73.9
82.6
51.1
71.7
81.7
73.9 in
Width
71.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
51.8 in
Height
51.1 in
101.8
181.8
100.8
179.8
181.8 in
Length
179.8 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SL 350
SL 500
3715 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
11.78 %
General
SL 350
SL 500
R231
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SL 350
SL 500
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 276.954
Engine Code
M 273.965
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
SL 350
302 hp
383 hp
SL 500
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
SL 350
273 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
SL 500
Performance
SL 350
SL 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
SL 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
SL 500
▶ REPLAY
12.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
SL 350
12.3 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
SL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SL 350
SL 500
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
20 mpg
SL 350
35 mpg
20 mpg
SL 500
25 mpg
city
13 mpg
44 mpg
highway
28 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
594 mi
Range
418 mi
SL 350
594 mi
418 mi
SL 500
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
225.5 kWh
SL 350
128.7 kWh
225.5 kWh
SL 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SL 350
SL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
