The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 123,100
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) SL 500 9G-TRONIC
€ 120,000
 Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) SL 500 7G-TRONIC
€ 123,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 120,000

ⓘ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 9G-TRONIC is 0.6 inches longer.
SL 500 9G-TRONIC
SL 500 7G-TRONIC
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
73.9
82.6
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 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 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
101.8
182.3
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
101.8
181.8
182.3 in
Length
181.8 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 500 9G-TRONIC
SL 500 7G-TRONIC
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4773 lb
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.56 %
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)

General

SL 500 9G-TRONIC
SL 500 7G-TRONIC
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SL 500 9G-TRONIC
SL 500 7G-TRONIC
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 278.927
Engine Code
M 278.927
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
SL 500 9G-TRONIC
450 hp
429 hp
SL 500 7G-TRONIC
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SL 500 9G-TRONIC
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
SL 500 7G-TRONIC

Performance

SL 500 9G-TRONIC
SL 500 7G-TRONIC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

SL 500 9G-TRONIC

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

SL 500 7G-TRONIC

▶ REPLAY
8.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.17 lb/hp
SL 500 9G-TRONIC
8.79 lb/hp
9.17 lb/hp
SL 500 7G-TRONIC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 500 9G-TRONIC
SL 500 7G-TRONIC
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SL 500 9G-TRONIC
26 mpg
26 mpg
SL 500 7G-TRONIC
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
34 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
439 mi
SL 500 9G-TRONIC
449 mi
439 mi
SL 500 7G-TRONIC
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).
174.3 kWh
SL 500 9G-TRONIC
170.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
SL 500 7G-TRONIC
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 500 9G-TRONIC
SL 500 7G-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