The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)

€ 97,800
Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) SL 400 7G-TRONIC
€ 99,300
 Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) SL 400 9G-TRONIC
€ 97,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the SL 400 7G-TRONIC is 0.6 inches shorter.
SL 400 7G-TRONIC
SL 400 9G-TRONIC
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
73.9
82.6
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
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
Blueprint Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
101.8
181.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
101.8
182.3
181.8 in
Length
182.3 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 400 7G-TRONIC
SL 400 9G-TRONIC
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4663 lb
Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %
Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)

General

SL 400 7G-TRONIC
SL 400 9G-TRONIC
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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SL 400 7G-TRONIC
SL 400 9G-TRONIC
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 276.825
Engine Code
M 276.825
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
SL 400 7G-TRONIC
328 hp
362 hp
SL 400 9G-TRONIC
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SL 400 7G-TRONIC
354 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
SL 400 9G-TRONIC

Performance

SL 400 7G-TRONIC
SL 400 9G-TRONIC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

SL 400 7G-TRONIC

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

SL 400 9G-TRONIC

▶ REPLAY
11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
SL 400 7G-TRONIC
11.63 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
SL 400 9G-TRONIC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 400 7G-TRONIC
SL 400 9G-TRONIC
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SL 400 7G-TRONIC
32 mpg
31 mpg
SL 400 9G-TRONIC
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
553 mi
Range
524 mi
SL 400 7G-TRONIC
553 mi
524 mi
SL 400 9G-TRONIC
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).
145.8 kWh
SL 400 7G-TRONIC
138.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
SL 400 9G-TRONIC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 400 7G-TRONIC
SL 400 9G-TRONIC
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data