The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
€ 123,100
€ 99,300
€ 123,100
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
The dimensions of the SL 500 and the SL 400 are absolutely identical. Both are 182.3 inches long, 73.9 inches wide and 51.8 inches tall.
SL 500
SL 400
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
182.3
101.8
182.3
182.3 in
Length
182.3 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SL 500
SL 400
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.34 %
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
9-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
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
SL 500
450 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
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
SL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
SL 400
▶ REPLAY
8.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
SL 500
8.79 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
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
449 mi
Range
524 mi
SL 500
449 mi
524 mi
SL 400
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
145.8 kWh
SL 500
170.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
SL 400
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
330 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
