The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) vs. Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)

€ 120,000
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) SL 500
€ 99,300
 Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) SL 400
€ 120,000
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 500 is 0.6 inches shorter.
SL 500
SL 400
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 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 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 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 500
SL 400
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4663 lb
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.8 %
Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)

General

SL 500
SL 400
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 500
SL 400
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 278.927
Engine Code
M 276.825
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
SL 500
429 hp
362 hp
SL 400
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SL 500
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
SL 400

Performance

SL 500
SL 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

SL 500

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

SL 400

▶ REPLAY
9.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
SL 500
9.17 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
SL 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 500
SL 400
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SL 500
26 mpg
31 mpg
SL 400
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
33 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
524 mi
SL 500
439 mi
524 mi
SL 400
Environmental Impact
174.3 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 500
174.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
SL 400
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 500
SL 400
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