The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 87,500
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) SL 350 Sportmotor
€ 80,900
 Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) SL 280
€ 87,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the SL 350 Sportmotor and the SL 280 are absolutely identical. Both are 179.8 inches long, 71.7 inches wide and 51.9 inches tall.
SL 350 Sportmotor
SL 280
51.9
Blueprint Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
71.7
81.7
51.9
Blueprint Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
71.7
81.7
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
51.9 in
Height
51.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
100.8
179.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
100.8
179.8
179.8 in
Length
179.8 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 350 Sportmotor
SL 280
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.55 %
Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

SL 350 Sportmotor
SL 280
R230
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 Sportmotor
SL 280
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 272.968
Engine Code
M 272.949
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
312 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
SL 350 Sportmotor
312 hp
228 hp
SL 280
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SL 350 Sportmotor
266 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SL 280

Performance

SL 350 Sportmotor
SL 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SL 350 Sportmotor

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SL 280

▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
SL 350 Sportmotor
12.89 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
SL 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 350 Sportmotor
SL 280
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SL 350 Sportmotor
24 mpg
25 mpg
SL 280
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
32 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
502 mi
Range
529 mi
SL 350 Sportmotor
502 mi
529 mi
SL 280
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
178.2 kWh
SL 350 Sportmotor
187.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
SL 280
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 350 Sportmotor
SL 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data