The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 97,800

€ 95,900

€ 97,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the SL 400 and the SL 350 are absolutely identical. Both are 181.8 inches long, 73.9 inches wide and 51.8 inches tall.
SL 400
SL 350
51.8
73.9
82.6
51.8
73.9
82.6
73.9 in
Width
73.9 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
51.8 in
Height
51.8 in
101.8
181.8
101.8
181.8
181.8 in
Length
181.8 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SL 400
SL 350
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.6 %

General
SL 400
SL 350
R231
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 400
SL 350
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 276.825
Engine Code
M 276.954


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
SL 400
328 hp
302 hp
SL 350
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
SL 400
354 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
SL 350
Performance
SL 400
SL 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

SL 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

SL 350
▶ REPLAY
11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.3 lb/hp
SL 400
11.63 lb/hp
12.3 lb/hp
SL 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SL 400
SL 350
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SL 400
32 mpg
35 mpg
SL 350
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
40 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
553 mi
Range
594 mi
SL 400
553 mi
594 mi
SL 350
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).
128.7 kWh
SL 400
138.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
SL 350
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SL 400
SL 350
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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