The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes SL 300 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 97,800
€ 82,600
€ 97,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600
ⓘ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 400 is 2 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the SL 300.
SL 400
SL 300
51.8
73.9
82.6
51.9
71.7
81.7
73.9 in
Width
71.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
51.8 in
Height
51.9 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 400
SL 300
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.67 %
General
SL 400
SL 300
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 400
SL 300
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 276.825
Engine Code
M 272.949
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
SL 400
328 hp
228 hp
SL 300
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SL 400
354 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SL 300
Performance
SL 400
SL 300
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
SL 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SL 300
▶ REPLAY
11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
SL 400
11.63 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
SL 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SL 400
SL 300
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SL 400
32 mpg
25 mpg
SL 300
24 mpg
city
17 mpg
40 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
553 mi
Range
534 mi
SL 400
553 mi
534 mi
SL 300
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
176.2 kWh
SL 400
138.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
SL 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SL 400
SL 300
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
