The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

€ 87,500
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) SL 350 Sportmotor
€ 97,800
 Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) SL 400
€ 87,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SL 350 Sportmotor is 2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the SL 400.
SL 350 Sportmotor
SL 400
51.9
Blueprint Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
71.7
81.7
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
73.9
82.6
71.7 in
Width
73.9 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
51.9 in
Height
51.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
100.8
179.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
101.8
181.8
179.8 in
Length
181.8 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 350 Sportmotor
SL 400
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.19 %
Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

General

SL 350 Sportmotor
SL 400
R230
Generation
R231
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 400
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 272.968
Engine Code
M 276.825
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
312 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
SL 350 Sportmotor
312 hp
328 hp
SL 400
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SL 350 Sportmotor
266 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
SL 400

Performance

SL 350 Sportmotor
SL 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SL 350 Sportmotor

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

SL 400

▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
SL 350 Sportmotor
12.89 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
SL 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 350 Sportmotor
SL 400
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SL 350 Sportmotor
24 mpg
32 mpg
SL 400
16 mpg
city
24 mpg
32 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
502 mi
Range
553 mi
SL 350 Sportmotor
502 mi
553 mi
SL 400
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).
138.2 kWh
SL 350 Sportmotor
187.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
SL 400
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 350 Sportmotor
SL 400
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data